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Catalog & Handbook
2013-2014
Robeson Community CollegeACADEMIC CALENDAR
2013-2014
FALL SEMESTER 2013
Wednesday, April 10 –
Friday, April 26 .....................................Fall Early Registration (Returning Students)
Friday, August 9.........................................................................................Convocation
Tuesday, August 13 –
Wednesday, August 14 ................................................Drop Add//Late Registration
Monday, August 19......................................Classes Begin, First Mini Semester Begins
Monday, September 2.......................................................................Labor Day Holiday
Monday, September 23 .....................Last Day to Drop a Class Without Penalty for the
First Mini Semester
Tuesday, October 1 ............................Deadline to Finish Summer Session Incompletes
Monday, October 7 –
Tuesday, October 8 .................................................Fall Break and/or Make-Up Days
Wednesday, October 16 .............................................Classes End, First Mini Semester
Thursday, October 17......................................Classes Begin for Second Mini Semester
Wednesday, October 30 ............................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without
Penalty for Fall Semester
Monday, November 4 –
Wednesday, November 20......................Academic Advising , Spring Semester 2013
Wednesday, November 20............................................Spring Registration, No Classes
Thursday, November 21.............................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without
Penalty for the Second Mini Semester
Thursday, November 28 –
Friday, November 29 .............................................................Thanksgiving Holidays
(Classes end at 3pm on November 27)
Monday, December 2............................................................................Classes Resume
Monday, December 2 –
Friday, December 13..................Spring Semester Early Registration Payment Period
Monday, December 16.....................................................Day and Evening Classes End
SPRING SEMESTER 2014
Monday, November 4 –
Wednesday, November 20...........................Spring Semester, Advising/Registration
Monday, January 6.............................................................Drop/Add/Late Registration
Wednesday, January 8 ................................Classes Begin, First Mini Semester Begins
Monday, January 20 .....................................................Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Wednesday, February 12............................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without
Penalty for the First Mini Semester
Wednesday, February 19....................Last Day to Complete Fall Semester Incompletes
Wednesday, March 5...................................................Classes End, First Mini Semester
Thursday, March 6...........................................Classes Begin for Second Mini Semester
Wednesday, March 12 –
Friday, March 14.................................................Spring Break and/or Make Up Days
Friday, March 21 ........................................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without
Penalty for Spring Semester
Monday, April 7 –
Friday, April 18 ............................Academic Advising for Fall and Summer Semester
Monday, April 14 .......................................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without
Penalty for Second Mini Semester
Wednesday, April 16....................................Summer and Fall Registration, No Classes
Monday, April 21 –
Tuesday, April 22...............................Easter Holidays for Faculty, Staff and Students
Monday, May 5 –
Friday, May 9 .............................................Summer Semester Early Payment Period
Monday, May 12 ..............................................................Day and Evening Classes End
Thursday, May 15...........................................................................................Rehearsal
Thursday, May 15 .......................Commencement (11:00 am) (A.D. Lewis Auditorium)
SUMMER SEMESTER, 2014
Thursday, May 22..............................................................Late Registration, Drop/Add
Monday, May 26 .........................................................................Memorial Day Holiday
Tuesday, May 27.......................................................................................Classes Begin
(Regular, First Mini, and 8-week Session Begins)
Thursday, June 12 .....................................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without
Penalty for the First Mini Session
Monday, June 23 .......................................................................First Mini Session Ends
Tuesday, June 24 ...............................................................Second Mini Session Begins
Thursday, July 3 .................................................................Independence Day Holiday
Tuesday, July 8 ................................Last Day to Complete Spring Session Incompletes
Wednesday, July 9 ..........................Last Day to Drop 8-Week Session Without Penalty
Monday, July 14 .........................................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without
Penalty for the Second Mini Session
Tuesday, July 22 ..............................Second Mini Session Ends & Regular Session Ends
Tuesday, August 5 .............................Commencement (11 am A.D. Lewis Auditorium)
Note: Courses in the sumer session are offered in the following
f
ormats: 8-week and 4-week sessions.ROBESON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
5160 Fayetteville Road
Post Office Box 1420
Lumberton, North Carolina 28359
Phone: (910) 272-3700 • Fax: (910) 272-3328
Web Address: www.robeson.edu
Catalog & Student Handbook
2013-2014
Volume XLIIII
Robeson Community College is a tax-assisted, two-year public institution. Robeson Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Robeson Community College. Most programs offered by the College have been approved for the enrollment of eligible veterans. RCC is also accredited by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, Commission on Accreditation of Health Science Education Programs, the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care and Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology.
Admission to any and all educational programs offered by Robeson Community College is made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, or national origin.
All statements in this publication are announcements of present policies and are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Robeson Community College reserves the right to make changes in program requirements and offerings, in regulations and fees. The College reserves the right to discontinue at any time any program or course described in this publication. While every effort will be made to give advance notice of any change of program or course, such notice is not guaranteed or required. II | 2013-14
GREETINGS
Welcome to Robeson Community College! We have what you need to open doors in your life. At RCC you can …
• Get a college education in over 30 fields of study
• Learn new work skills for a competitive edge
• Earn continuing education credits for various professions
• Schedule customized training for your employees
• Create a plan for a new business
• Join a student club
… and more
There are friendly people to help you along the way with financial aid, counseling,
library services, and tutoring. If you need a chance for a new start, we also offer high
school programs and other pre-college programs.
I encourage you to explore our website or our catalog to learn more. Better yet,
come see us.
Sincerely,
Pamela Hilbert, Ed. D.
DIRECTORY OF CORRESPONDENCE
Inquires concerning aspects of the College’s operations and policies should be addressed to the officials listed below:
For Information About: Write To:
Admissions.............................................................................................................................................................................Director, Admissions
Business Operations...................................................................................................................................Vice President, Business Services
Career Services.............................................................................................................................Director, Counseling and Career Services
Continuing Education.......................................................................................................................Vice President, Continuing Education
Counseling.................................................................................................................................... Director, Counseling and Career Services
Curriculum Programs.........................................................................................................Assistant Vice President, Educational Services
Financial Aid.......................................................................................................................................................................Director, Financial Aid
General Matters.........................................................................................................................................................................................President
Services for Students with Disabilities..............................................................................Counselor, Counseling and Career Services
Job Placement..............................................................................................................................Director, Counseling and Career Services
Resource Services................................................................................................................................................Director, Learning Resources
Student Activities................................................................................................................................................................................SGA Advisor
Student Transcripts....................................................................................................................................................................................Registrar
Testing.........................................................................................................................................Counselor, Counseling and Career Services
Veterans Affairs..................................................................................................................................................................Director, Financial Aid
Address inquiries to: Robeson Community College • Post Office Box 1420 • Lumberton, North Carolina 28359
Phone: (910) 272-3700 • Fax No.: (910) 272-3328 • Web Address: www.robeson.edu
Dr. Pamela Hilbert
President
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2013-14..............................Inside Cover
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Campus.........................................................................................................2
Campus Visits......................................................................................................2
History of the College.......................................................................................2
The Community College System..................................................................2
Accreditation.......................................................................................................2
Mission Statement.............................................................................................3
Institutional Goals..............................................................................................3
Performance Measures and Standards......................................................4
GENERAL POLICIES
General...................................................................................................................6
Privacy Rights Act of Parents and Students.............................................6
Nondiscrimination Policy................................................................................6
Drugs and Alcohol Policy................................................................................6
Drug/Alcohol Abuse Awareness Prevention Program.........................6
Statement on AIDS............................................................................................6
Internet and Computer Network Acceptable Use Policy....................6
Network Mission..........................................................................................6
Definition of User.........................................................................................6
Privacy Rights and Security.....................................................................6
Prohibited Use..............................................................................................7
Personal Safety of Users............................................................................8
Virus Protection............................................................................................8
Security Awareness.....................................................................................8
Username and Password..........................................................................8
Network Security.........................................................................................8
Access..............................................................................................................8
Remote Access..............................................................................................8
Technology Hardware and Software Procurement........................8
Student Information System...................................................................9
Telephone System and Voice-Mail........................................................9
Blogs, Online Journals and Social Networking Sites......................9
Library Systems............................................................................................9
Violation of this Policy...............................................................................9
Robeson Community College Logo.....................................................9
GOVERNANCE...............................................................................................11
PROGRAMS OF STUDY............................................................................13
Academic Programs Offered.................................................................14
UNIVERSITY TRANSFER DEGREES
College/University Transfer Programs......................................................17
Degree Programs.......................................................................................17
Associate in Arts...............................................................................................18
Associate in Science....................................................................................... 20
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREES
Associate in Applied Science Information............................................. 24
Associate Degree Nursing............................................................................ 25
Business Administration............................................................................... 27
Computer Information Technology......................................................... 28
Criminal Justice Technology....................................................................... 29
Culinary Arts.......................................................................................................31
Early Childhood Associate........................................................................... 32
Electrical Systems Technology................................................................... 33
Industrial Systems Technology.................................................................. 34
Medical Office Administration................................................................... 35
Office Administration.................................................................................... 36
Radiography...................................................................................................... 37
Respiratory Therapy....................................................................................... 39
DIPLOMAS
College Transfer Diploma – Arts.................................................................. 43
College Transfer Diploma – Science..........................................................44
Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology............... 45
Cosmetology..................................................................................................... 46
Electrical Systems Technology....................................................................47
Industrial Systems Technology.................................................................. 48
Practical Nursing............................................................................................. 49
Surgical Technology........................................................................................51
CERTIFICATES
Air Conditioning Installation and Maintenance................................... 55
Basic Law Enforcement Training................................................................ 55
Criminal Justice Technology....................................................................... 56
Corrections Essentials............................................................................. 56
Court Foundations................................................................................... 56
Fundamental Principles of Law Enforcement................................ 57
Electrical Systems Technology................................................................... 57
Industrial Systems Technology.................................................................. 58
Information Technology Fundamentals Certificate........................... 58
Lateral Entry Teacher Certificate................................................................ 59
Microsoft Office Certificate.......................................................................... 59
Nursing Assistant............................................................................................ 60
CAREER AND COLLEGE PROMISE
Core 44 College Transfer Pathways.......................................................... 63
Career Technical Education Pathways..................................................... 63
Student Application Procedures............................................................... 64
Pathways............................................................................................................ 65
Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration...................................... 65
Business Administration........................................................................ 65
Business and Economics........................................................................ 66
Computer Information Technology................................................... 66
Culinary Arts............................................................................................... 67
Early Childhood Associate..................................................................... 67
Electrical Systems Technology............................................................ 68
Engineering and Mathematics............................................................ 68
Humanities and Social Science............................................................ 69
Industrial Systems.................................................................................... 69
Life and Health Sciences........................................................................ 70
PRE-COLLEGE (DEVELOPMENTAL) COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
Pre-College (Developmental) Program.................................................. 73
Placement.......................................................................................................... 73
Exit Criteria for all Pre-College (Developmental) Courses............... 73
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Class Attendance............................................................................................. 73
Pre-College Courses....................................................................................... 73
Pre-College (Developmental) Courses.................................................... 73
Developmental Reading and English Courses......................................74
Developmental Mathematics (DMS) Shell Courses.............................74
Keyboarding Literacy......................................................................................74
CURRICULUM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS....................................... 79
FACULTY & STAFF.................................................................................... 125
DISTANCE LEARNING
Distance Learning Education.................................................................... 135
Proctor Policy.................................................................................................. 135
State Authorization and Distance Learning........................................ 135
How is RCC responding to this mandate....................................... 136
Institutional Contact Information..................................................... 136
State Contact Information................................................................... 136
Accreditation Contact Information.................................................. 136
COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
General Overview.........................................................................................140
Adult Basic Education (ABE)......................................................................140
Family Literacy Education (Family Lit)...................................................140
Compensatory Education (CED)..............................................................140
English as a Second Language (ESL)...................................................... 141
Adult High School Program (AHS).......................................................... 141
High School Equivalency Diploma (GED)............................................. 141
ADMISSIONS POLICY
General Admission Requirements.......................................................... 142
Health Sciences Admission Policy........................................................... 143
Health Science Programs-Essential Function Needed for
Completing Health Science Programs............................................ 143
Policy Using High School Transcript GPA and/or
Standardized Test Scores for Placement........................................144
Proposed Multiple Measures for Placement Policy..........................144
Foreign Student Admissions..................................................................... 145
Special Credit Students............................................................................... 145
Lateral Entry (Certificate)............................................................................ 145
Notification of Acceptance........................................................................ 145
Credit by Examination................................................................................. 145
Credit by Transfer..........................................................................................146
Foreign Transfer Credit................................................................................146
General Readmission Policies...................................................................146
Health Science Readmission Policy........................................................146
Student Right-to-Know...............................................................................146
STUDENT FINANCES
Residency Requirements............................................................................ 147
Tuition ............................................................................................................... 147
Breakage Fee................................................................................................... 147
Graduation....................................................................................................... 147
Institutional Indebtedness......................................................................... 147
Personnel in the Armed Services............................................................ 147
Laboratory Fees............................................................................................. 147
Late Registration Fee...................................................................................148
Student Activity Fee.....................................................................................148
Pre-College Mathematics Fee..................................................................148
Campus Access and Security Fee............................................................148
Technology Fee..............................................................................................148
Transcript Service Fee..................................................................................148
Student Insurance.........................................................................................148
Textbooks........................................................................................................148
Refund Policy..................................................................................................148
Tuition Refunds.............................................................................................. 149
Self Supporting Courses............................................................................. 149
Military Tuition Refund................................................................................ 149
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Grants ............................................................................................................... 150
Employment (Federal Work-Study Program)...................................... 150
Scholarships.................................................................................................... 151
RCC Foundation Scholarships.................................................................. 151
Scholarship Loans................................................................................... 155
Other Programs............................................................................................. 156
Veterans Services.......................................................................................... 157
CAMPUS SERVICES
Academic Advising....................................................................................... 158
Bookstore......................................................................................................... 158
Business Office............................................................................................... 158
Returned Check Policy.......................................................................... 158
Campus Security........................................................................................... 158
Counseling and Career Services.............................................................. 158
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Prevention Program..... 159
Drug and Alcohol Policy......................................................................160
AIDS Awareness......................................................................................160
Health Services........................................................................................160
Housing......................................................................................................160
Disability Services...................................................................................160
Division of Learning Resource Services................................................ 162
Library......................................................................................................... 162
Media Services......................................................................................... 162
Graphic Arts.............................................................................................. 162
Student Orientation..................................................................................... 163
Student Services............................................................................................ 163
Student Support Services.......................................................................... 163
Tutorial Services (The Learning Center)................................................164
Veterans Services..........................................................................................164
Voter Registration Assistance...................................................................164
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Academic Freedom and Responsibility Policy................................... 165
Patent and Copyright Policy............................................................... 165
Academic Expectations.............................................................................. 165
Student Expectations of Faculty....................................................... 165
Faculty Expectations of Students..................................................... 165
Attendance Policy and Procedures........................................................ 165
Tardies.........................................................................................................166
National Student Clearinghouse....................................................... 167
Noncontinuous Enrollment................................................................ 167
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Computing Grade Point Average............................................................ 167
Course Substitution...................................................................................... 167
Credit by Examination................................................................................. 167
Credit by Transfer..........................................................................................168
New Students...........................................................................................168
Non-Traditional Credit.................................................................................168
CLEP/AP Credit.........................................................................................168
Community Service Credit..................................................................168
Military Credits........................................................................................168
Transfer of Credit within Robeson Community College.......... 169
Auditing Courses........................................................................................... 169
Grade Appeal Process.................................................................................. 169
Grading System....................................................................................... 170
Grade Reports.......................................................................................... 170
Records of Progress............................................................................... 170
Grading System....................................................................................... 170
Health Sciences, Practical Nursing,
Surgical Technology, Associate Degree Nursing and
Radiography Program........................................................................... 171
Grading System-Health Science Program..................................... 171
Repeating Course Work.............................................................................. 172
Waiver of Prerequisites................................................................................ 172
Program (Curriculum) Change Procedures.......................................... 172
Program Completion Requirements...................................................... 172
Educational Records..................................................................................... 172
Enrollment and Degree Verification-National Student
Clearinghouse.......................................................................................... 172
Location of Student’s Education Records...................................... 175
Forms................................................................................................................. 176
Transcript Release Form....................................................................... 176
Request to Inspect and Review Education Records.................. 177
Student Request for Formal Hearing.............................................. 178
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES/POLICIES
Registration Information............................................................................ 179
Change of Name, Address and/or Social Security Number.... 179
Contact/Credit Hours............................................................................ 179
Drop/Add Procedure and Withdrawals.......................................... 179
Financial Obligations............................................................................. 179
Semester System.................................................................................... 179
Transfer From Day to Evening/From Evening to Day................ 179
Transfer Information....................................................................................180
Transfer Agreements.............................................................................180
Transfer to Other Colleges..................................................................180
Academic Progress.......................................................................................180
Standards of Acceptable Academic Progress..............................180
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy................180
Minimum GPA..........................................................................................180
Completion of Degree within a Maximum Number of
Credit Hours..............................................................................................180
Minimum Semester Credit Hour Completion Rate
Requirement.............................................................................................180
Financial Aid Probation........................................................................180
Dropping Classes/Withdrawal from Classes for Financial
Aid Purposes............................................................................................. 181
Academic Probation/Suspension..................................................... 181
Graduation....................................................................................................... 181
Criteria for Graduating with Honors................................................ 181
Graduation Requirements................................................................... 182
Diplomas/Marshals................................................................................ 182
Honors........................................................................................................ 182
Criteria for President’s List, Honor’s List, Phi Theta Kappa
Honor Society, and National Technical Honor Society............. 182
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Student Government................................................................................... 183
Student Publications.................................................................................... 183
Athletics............................................................................................................ 183
Special Events................................................................................................. 183
Student Government Association Scholarship.................................. 183
Alumni Affairs................................................................................................. 183
Campus Communication...........................................................................184
Emergency Notification..............................................................................184
Lost and Found..............................................................................................184
School Colors..................................................................................................184
Student Government Constitution.........................................................184
STUDENT CONDUCT
Policies Governing Student Misconduct.............................................. 187
Preamble.................................................................................................... 187
Student Code of Conduct.......................................................................... 187
Student Code of Conduct Due Process.................................................188
Enforcement.............................................................................................188
Conference Notification/Guidelines................................................ 189
Campus Standards Committee.........................................................189
Appeal Procedure...................................................................................190
Academic Honor Code................................................................................190
Academic Honor Code Process......................................................... 191
Procedure for Student Academic Dishonesty.................................... 191
Penalties........................................................................................................... 191
Student Grievance Procedure.................................................................. 192
CAMPUS POLICIES
AIDS Policy....................................................................................................... 193
Campus Law Enforcement/Campus Security..................................... 193
Access to Campus Facilities................................................................. 193
Accessibility During Closed Hours................................................... 193
Criminal Activity Reporting................................................................194
Dress Code.......................................................................................................194
Evacuation Instructions..............................................................................194
Hazardous Chemicals..................................................................................194
I.D. Cards...........................................................................................................194
Inclement Weather Policy..........................................................................194
Parking.............................................................................................................. 195
Handicapped Parking..................................................................................196
Smoking, Eating, Drinking and Radios..................................................196
Visitors...............................................................................................................196
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ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing Education Calendar.............................................................. 198
General Information..................................................................................... 198
Class Schedule and Enrollment......................................................... 198
Admission.................................................................................................. 198
Fees and Insurance................................................................................ 198
Campus Access/Security Fee.............................................................. 198
Attendance............................................................................................... 198
Certificates................................................................................................199
Continuing Education Units (CEU’s).................................................199
Additional Courses.................................................................................199
Occupational Extension.......................................................................199
Student Population................................................................................199
Types of Courses Offered.....................................................................199
Course Length, Cost and Location...................................................199
Licensing Preparation Courses..........................................................199
Automotive......................................................................................................199
Vehicle Safety Inspection....................................................................199
Barber Program..............................................................................................199
Medical Assisting...........................................................................................199
NCCER Core Curriculum..............................................................................200
Notary Public Education.............................................................................200
Pharmacy Technician...................................................................................200
Food Service Sanitation..............................................................................200
Occupational Extension Training:...........................................................200
Construction and Industrial Training..............................................200
Occupational Extension Courses (Medical):........................................200
Electronic Medical Health Records..................................................200
Hippa Compliance (On-line)...............................................................201
Human Anatomy & Physiology, I or II (On-line)...........................201
Medical Terminology............................................................................201
Medical Transcription (On-line).........................................................201
Computer Education....................................................................................201
Introduction to PC’s/Windows 7.......................................................201
Microsoft Excel........................................................................................201
Accounting................................................................................................201
Web Page Creation & Web Graphics...............................................201
Customized Training Program..................................................................201
Fast Track Maintenance Program............................................................201
Course Information................................................................................201
Program Design......................................................................................202
Program Length and Location...........................................................202
Student Population................................................................................202
Cost to Industry.......................................................................................202
Small Business Center..................................................................................202
Workshops, Seminars and Courses..................................................202
Counseling/Referral...............................................................................202
Resources Library...................................................................................202
Co-Sponsorship.......................................................................................202
Continuing Education...........................................................................202
Starting a Small Business.....................................................................203
Buying and Selling a Small Business................................................203
Credit and Collections..........................................................................203
Customer Relations................................................................................203
Employee Motivation............................................................................203
Inventory and Control...........................................................................203
Labor Laws and Regulations..............................................................203
Marketing and Advertising.................................................................203
Money Management.............................................................................203
REAL.............................................................................................................203
Recordkeeping........................................................................................203
Other Small Business Management Courses................................203
Industrial/Business/Community Linkages.....................................203
Human Resources Development............................................................203
Basic Computer Skills............................................................................204
Career Readiness Certificate (CRC)...................................................204
Internet KeyTrain Lab............................................................................204
Pathways to Professional Administrative Assistant...................204
Services Industry Training Academy...............................................204
Succeeding in the Banking Industry...............................................204
WorkKeys...................................................................................................204
Where Can I Get More Information..................................................204
BioAg...........................................................................................................204
Community Outreach...........................................................................205
Customized Resources..........................................................................205
Industry Partners....................................................................................205
Return on Investment...........................................................................205
World Class Training..............................................................................205
Emergency Services Training....................................................................205
Emergency Medical Technician.........................................................205
Health Related Training........................................................................205
EMT-Paramedic Course........................................................................205
Nursing Assistant I or II.........................................................................205
Fire Service Training..............................................................................206
Rescue Technician Certification Training.......................................206
Driver Operations Training..................................................................207
Hazardous Materials Certification....................................................207
Basic Law Enforcement Training.......................................................207
Detention Officer (Jailer) Certification Course.............................207
Community Services Education...............................................................207
Community Services Education Course Descriptions.....................208
Drawing and Oil Painting, Pottery, Wine Making, and
Motorcycle Rider Course-Beginning...............................................208
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Building 1: Biology Lab, Faculty Offices, Welding,
General Classroom
Building 2: Administration, Business Office, Campus
Security, Institutional Services, Instruction
& Support Services, President’s Office
Building 3: College and Career Readiness,
Cosmetology, Faculty Offices, College and
Career Readiness (Basic Skill)
Building 4: Faculty Offices, Library, Media Services,
Open Computer Lab
Building 5: Curriculum Administration, Faculty Offices
Building 6: Physical Plant Operations
Building 7: General Classrooms, Science Labs,
Faculty Offices
Building 8: General Classrooms, Early Childhood,
Early Childhood Lab, Early College Liaison
Office, Faculty Offices
Building 9: AC, Heating & Refrigeration, Adult High
School, Bookstore, Electrical Systems
Technology, Faculty Offices, General
Classrooms, Tiered Lecture/Demo Room
Building 10: Institutional Storage Facility
Building 11: Basic Law Enforcement Training,
Faculty Offices, General Classrooms
Building 12: Adult Basic Education, Compensatory
Education, Advanced Manufacturing Labs,
Faculty Offices, General Classrooms,
Industrial Systems Technology
Building 13: Fred G. Williams Jr. Student Center,
Admissions, Vending, Computer Services,
Counseling, Disability Services, Executive
Dining Room, Financial Aid, Records &
Registration, Student Government, Student
Lounge, Testing Center, Tutorial Services
Building 14: 1st Floor:
Business Programs, Culinary Arts Dining
Room, Culinary Technology, Faculty
Offices, General Classrooms, Smart
Classroom, Pearson Vue Testing Center,
Pottery, Print Shop, RCC Foundation, Inc.
2nd Floor:
Business Programs, Faculty Offices,
General Classrooms, Student Support
Services (TRIO), The Learning
Center (TLC)
Building 15: Auditorium, Board Room
Building 17: 1st Floor
Conference Room, Emergency Services
Education, Faculty Offices, General
Classrooms, Lecture Room, Open
Computer Lab, Radiography, Respiratory
Therapy
2nd Floor
Emergency Medical Science, Faculty
Offices, General Classrooms, Nursing,
Nursing Assistant, Surgical Technology
Building 18: Advanced Manufacturing Grant, BioAg
Center, CE Administration, Conference
Rooms, GATE (Growing America Through
Entrepreneurship), General Classrooms,
Human Resources Development, Industry
Services, Occupational Extension/
Community Services, SCORE Office,
Small Business Center
Note: Visitor parking located in front of buildings
1 & 2, between buildings 3 & 14 and in
front of building 17
BUILDING DIRECTORY
Callboxes are located throughout the
campus in the event of an emergency.
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AC/Heating & Refrigeration..................................Building 9
A.D. Lewis Auditorium........................................ Building 15
Advanced Manufacturing Grant.......................... Building 18
Administration.......................................................Building 2
Admissions......................................................... Building 13
Adult Basic Education......................................... Building 12
Adult High School.................................................Building 9
Campus Security..................................................Building 2
Computer Services............................................. Building 13
College and Career Readiness............................Building 3
Basic Law Enforcement Training........................ Building 11
BB&T Conference Center................................... Building 18
Board Room....................................................... Building 15
Bookstore.............................................................Building 9
Business Programs.................. Building 14, 1st & 2nd Floor
Business Office....................................................Building 2
Campbell Soup Conference Room..................... Building 18
Compensatory Education................................... Building 12
Conference Room...............................Building 17, 1st Floor
Continuing Education Labs................................. Building 12
Cosmetology.........................................................Building 3
Counseling.......................................................... Building 13
Culinary Arts Dining Room..................Building 14, 1st Floor
Culinary Arts........................................Building 14, 1st Floor
Curriculum Administration....................................Building 5
Disability Services.............................................. Building 13
Early Childhood....................................................Building 8
Early Childhood Lab.............................................Building 8
Early College Liaison Office.................................Building 8
Educational Services............................................Building 5
Electrical Systems Technology.............................Building 9
Emergency Medical Personnel........................... Building 17
Emergency Medical Science..............Building 17, 2nd Floor
Emergency Services Education......................... Building 17
Executive Dining Room...................................... Building 13
Faculty Offices......Buildings 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18
Financial Aid....................................................... Building 13
RCC Foundation, Inc...........................Building 14, 1st Floor
Fred G. Williams Jr. Student Center................... Building 13
GATE..................................................................Building 18
General Classrooms....Buildings 1, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18
HRD....................................................................Building 18
Industrial Labs....................................................Building 12
Industrial Systems Technology...........................Building 12
Institutional Services.............................................Building 2
Institutional Storage Facility................................Building 10
Instruction & Support Services.............................Building 2
The Learning Center..........................Building 14, 2nd Floor
Library...................................................................Building 4
Literacy Education................................................Building 3
Lumbee Guaranty Bank Conference Room........Building 18
Media Services........................................Library, Building 4
Metzger Conference Room.................................Building 18
Nursing.............................................. Building 17, 2nd Floor
Nursing Assistant............................... Building 17, 2nd Floor
Open Computer Lab................................Library, Building 4
Open Computer Lab............................Building 17, 1st Floor
Physical Plant Operations.....................................Building 6
Pottery................................................ Building 14, 1st Floor
Print Shop........................................... Building 14, 1st Floor
Radiography........................................Building 17, 1st Floor
Records & Registration.......................................Building 13
Respiratory Therapy............................Building 17, 1st Floor
Science Labs.................................................. Buildings 1, 7
SCORE Office....................................................Building 18
Small Business Center.......................................Building 18
Smart Classroom................................ Building 14, 1st Floor
Student Government...........................................Building 13
Student Lounge..................................................Building 13
Surgical Technology.......................... Building 17, 2nd Floor
Testing Center.....................................................Building 13
Tiered Lecture/Demo Room.................................Building 9
The Learning Center (TLC)................Building 14, 2nd Floor
TRIO..................................................Building 14, 2nd Floor
Tutorial Services.................................................Building 13
Welding.................................................................Building 1
Charles V. Chrestman Workforce Development
Center.................................................................Building 18
Note: Visitor parking located in front of buildings 1 & 2,
between buildings 3 & 14 and in front of building 17
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General Information
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The Campus
Robeson Community College is located at the intersection
of US 301 and Interstate 95 (Exit 22) in Lumberton making
it one of the most visible institutions in the North Carolina
Community College System.
Millions of tourists each year travel I-95, catching more than
a glimpse of the attractive landscape that makes up the 127
acre campus. The College also has a 20-acre Emergency
Services Training Center located southeast of Lumberton on
Highway 72, at the Progress Energy Weatherspoon Power
Plant. Campus facilities occupy more than 227,665 square
feet in classrooms, offices, and laboratories.
Campus Visits
Visitors to Robeson Community College are welcome.
Offices are open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m.
to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To
arrange a guided tour of our campus, please contact the
Admissions Office at 910-272-3356.
History of the College
The community college movement expanded into Robeson
County with the establishment of an extension unit of a
nearby technical institute in 1965. The unit was established
at the Barker Ten-Mile Elementary School seven miles
north of Lumberton. Twenty full-time curriculum students
enrolled the first year.
When the College became independent of Fayetteville
Technical Institute three years later, it was named Robeson
Technical Institute, and a local Board of Trustees comprised
of eight members was appointed. Two more name changes
have taken place since that time to its present name
of Robeson Community College. However, the College
remains committed to serving all sectors of the county
with vocational, technical, college transfer, and continuing
education programs.
Three building phases beginning in 1972 and finishing
in 1988 made the RCC Campus a 188,662 square-foot
facility, which now houses over $2 million in equipment
and 23 curriculum programs, along with a variety of
continuing education programs. In the summer of 1995,
the construction of the Emergency Services Training Center
began. This center is located southeast of Lumberton
Highway 72 at the Carolina Power and Light Weatherspoon
Power Plant. Dedication for the facility was held on April
13, 1997. It supports the disciplines of law enforcement,
rescue, and firefighting. It is a state-of-the-art facility which
allows the College to expand its training opportunities and
provide the highest level of quality in each of the courses
taught in these occupations.
Robeson Community College’s 30th year was a
monumental one. During 1995-96, the College celebrated
its Diamond Anniversary and the many partnerships
throughout the county and state which have contributed
to its success. The College Transfer program replaced the
General Education program in curriculum in 1997, opening
up many more educational opportunities for RCC students
who choose to further their education through one of the
state’s universities.
In 2004, the College completed its Continuing Education
facility at COMtech. This 18,000 square foot facility houses
various continuing education programs including Adult
High School, Adult Basic Education, Compensatory
Education, occupational extension, and business and
industry training courses.
In 2005, renovations were completed to Building 9 on
the College’s main campus. State-of-the-art labs were
completed to support the College’s Electrical/Electronics
Program as well as upgrades to various parts of the
building. A new bookstore was completed and is located in
the renovated facility.
In the spring of 2006, a new state-of-the-art Health Science
Building was completed. This 39,013 square foot facility
houses the College’s Health Science programs and medical
programs operated through the College’s Continuing
Education division. With the addition of this facility, this
brings the College’s total facility square footage at its main
campus to 227,665.
Commitment of RCC to its students and the citizenry of
Robeson County was seen with the excellent reports of
various auditing agencies in the state. There are currently
190 carefully selected full-time RCC employees who now
serve RCC, which represents a figure 30 times as many as
when the College first opened its doors in 1965 with six
full-time employees. Another 370 part-time personnel teach
and provide services to the student body on an annual
basis.
The Community College System
Robeson Community College is one of 58 colleges in the
North Carolina Community College System. Most of the
development of the present day system occurred as a
result of the formation of Industrial Education Centers in
the 1950’s, established to help give North Carolina the skills
needed to move from working on the farm to working in
industry.
The passage of the Community College Act in 1963 created
today’s system. The system, the third largest in the United
States, is made up of community colleges, technical
colleges, and technical institutions. Although the names
differ, the goals are principally the same; job training.
Accreditation
Robeson Community College is a tax-assisted, two-year
public institution. Robeson Community College is
accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates,
diplomas and associate degrees. Contact the Commission
on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia
30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about
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the accreditation of Robeson Community College. Most
programs offered by the College have been approved for
the enrollment of eligible veterans. RCC is also accredited
by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, Commission on
Accreditation of Health Science Education Programs,
the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care,
Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical
Technology, and the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Arts
and Redken Laboratories in New York, New York.
Mission Statement
Robeson Community College is an open door,
comprehensive, public community college committed to
promoting lifelong learning opportunities to the diverse
population of Robeson County and the surrounding region
by offering associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
As a member of the North Carolina Community College
System, Robeson Community College values excellence in
teaching and learning. Offering affordable, accessible, and
quality academic and student support programs, Robeson
Community College accomplishes its mission through:
• Transfer programs that prepare students for
admission to four-year institutions in pursuit of a
baccalaureate degree.
• Workforce programs that prepare students
for employment in a career and assist in the
development of a skilled regional workforce.
• Pre-College courses that develop academic skills for
students in preparation for their selected course of
study.
• College and career readiness programs that advance
literacy and life management skills.
• Adult and continuing education programs and
services that foster personal, professional, and
economic development.
• Academic and student support services designed to
assist students in achieving their education goals and
career objectives.
• Community outreach activities that contribute to
the region’s social, economic, and public service
opportunities.
Institutional Goals
Policy: It is the policy of Robeson Community College that
a set of approved Institutional Goals be established by the
Board of Trustees to guide the President and all employees
in carrying out the mission of the College.
Comments/Clarifications:
The following constitute the Institutional Goals upon
adoption of this policy:
1. Organization and Administration–The College will
make available contemporary, competent management
necessary to bring together its various resources and
allocate them effectively to accomplish its institutional
goals.
2. Fiscal Responsibility–The College will effect fiscal
responsibly by maintaining a financial management
system that adheres to generally accepted accounting
practices, is audited as prescribed by the state and
accrediting entities, and provides financial stability
necessary to the successful operation of the institution.
3. College Facilities–The College will provide facilities
that are safe, clean, accessible, neat and organized in a
manner that is appealing to students, supportive of the
teaching-learning process, contribute to an atmosphere
for effective learning, and easily accessible for business
related functions.
4. Educational Programs–The College will strive to
offer high quality education programs and services
that are directly related to the purpose and goals of
the institution, to the ability and preparation of the
students admitted, and to the financial and instructional
resources of the institution.
5. Educational Support Services–The College will provide
a variety of support services that include library;
instructional support services; student development
services; computer services; and those services that
complement the educational, cultural, and social
development of the student.
6. Life-Long Learning–The College will strive to offer a
variety of programs to support life-long learning in such
areas as the adult high school; adult basic education;
continuing education; public and community service;
workforce development and training; and human
resource development.
7. Faculty and Staff–The College will endeavor to recruit,
retain and develop high performance faculty and staff
needed to achieve the education and training objectives
of the institution in a professional and ethical manner.
8. Technology–The College will encourage and support
faculty and staff in the effective and efficient use of
instructional technology and administrative computing
systems.
9. Institutional Advancement–The College will pursue
a program of institutional advancement which may
include development and fund raising, institutional/
public relations, and alumni affairs.
10. Institutional Effectiveness–The College will strive to
continually document institutional effectiveness using
a system of planning and performance evaluation,
institutional research and data analysis.
11. Community Service–The College will serve as a
resource to promote the personal, professional, social,
and cultural development of people and communities
throughout the service area.
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Robeson Community College
Performance Measures for Student Success
2013 Report
The Performance Measures for Student Success Report is the North Carolina Community College System’s
major accountability document. This annual performance report is based on data compiled from the
previous year and serves to inform colleges and the public on the performance of our 58 community
colleges.
In 1993, the State Board of Community Colleges began monitoring performance data on specific measures
to ensure public accountability for programs and services. In 1998, the General Assembly directed the State
Board to review past performance measures and define standards to ensure programs and services ofered
by community colleges in North Carolina were of sufficient quality.
In 2010, President Scott Ralls established a Performance Measures Committee to develop new performance-based
student success measures to go into effect in 2013. The Committee was led by two community
college presidents, Dr. Dennis Massey of Pitt Community College and Dr. Molly Parkhill of Blue Ridge
Community College. The Committee was comprised of college presidents, vice-presidents, faculty, and
directors from a diverse group of colleges representing various areas of expertise.
After a year of researching, drafting, and soliciting feedback from college faculty and staff on potential
measures, the Committee formally presented the following eight measures to the State Board.
• Basic Skills Student Progress*
• Developmental Student Success Rate in College-Level English Courses
• First Year Progression
• Licensure and Certification Passing Rate
• GED Diploma Passing Rate*
• Developmental Student Success Rate in College‐Level Math Courses
• Curriculum Student Completion
• College Transfer Performance
In November 2011, the State Board formally approved the Performance Measures. These measures were
then submitted to the General Assembly in March 2012 and later adopted in June 2012 through Section 8.5
of S.L. 2012-142.
As the revised performance measures were being finalized, attention was turned to developing
recommendations for incorporating performance into colleges’ regular formula budget allocations. In
May 2012, President Ralls appointed a team of college presidents to a Performance Funding Committee to
develop a performance funding model. This committee was led by State Board Chairman K. Ray Bailey and
Garret Hinshaw, President of Catawba Valley Community College.
One of the outcomes of this committee was the establishment of system‐wide “baselines” and “goals” for
each measure. The committee recommended using consistent, statistically‐defined baselines and goals to
promote transparency, simplicity, and objectivity. This utilization of baselines and goals is a departure from
the System’s historical use of “standards.”
Based on three years of historical data (if available) for each measure, baselines were set two standard
deviations below the system mean, and the goals were set one standard deviation above the system mean.
These baselines and goals remain static for three years and will be reset in the 2016 Report.
* Basic Skills Student Progress and GED Diploma Pass Rates are not performance funding components this
year.
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Robeson Community College
Performance Measures & Standards
2013 Report Card
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
NCCCS
BASELINE
NCCCS
GOAL
NCCCS
AVERAGE
RCC’S
PERFORMANCE
1. Basic Skills Student Progress Not a Peformance Funding Component this Year
2. GED Diploma Passing Rate Not a Peformance Funding Component this Year
3. Developmental Student Success Rate
in College-Level English Courses 45.2 % 74.9 % 63.7 % 52.9 %
4. Developmental Student Success Rate
in College-Level Math Courses 47.5 % 75.4 % 64.8 % 56.3 %
5. First Year Progression 53.2 % 74.6 % 67.8 % 49.0 %
6. Curriculum Student Completion 28.6 % 45.6 % 41.6 % 37.8 %
7. Licensure and Certification Passing Rate 71.0 % 91.7 % 85.2 % 77.9 %
8. College Transfer Performance 71.2 % 93.8 % 87.6 % 71.0 %
Source: http://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/Publications/docs/Publications/2013%20Performance%20
Measures%20 Report.pdf
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GENERAL POLICIES
General
Robeson Community College publishes this catalog and
student handbook in order to provide students and others
with information about the College and its programs. The
provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as an
irrevocable contract between student and RCC. The College
reserves the right to change any provisions, requirements
or schedules at any time or to add or withdraw courses or
program offerings. Every effort will be made to minimize
the inconvenience such changes might create for students.
Privacy Rights Act of Parents and Students
Public Law 93-380
Robeson Community College adheres to the guidelines
developed by the Department of Education regarding the
Privacy Rights of Parents and Students.
The College provides students and parents of dependent
students access to official records directly related to
them and limits dissemination of personally identifiable
information without the student’s consent. Students
enrolled at Robeson Community College may review
guidelines and procedures regarding Public Law 93-
380 in this publication and in the Office of Records and
Registration.
Nondiscrimination Policy
Robeson Community College’s Board of Trustees and staff
recognize the importance of equal opportunity in all phases
of the College’s operations and has officially adopted a
position of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color,
sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, or other non-relevant
factors. This policy applies to both students and
employees at all levels of the College’s operations.
Drugs and Alcohol Policy
The use and abuse of drugs and alcohol are subjects of
immediate concerns in our society. These problems are
extremely complex and ones for which there are no easy
solutions. From a safety perspective, the users and/or
abusers of drugs or alcohol may impair the well-being of
all employees, students, and the public at large, and may
result in property damage to the College. Therefore, in
compliance with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace and
Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations, it is the
policy of Robeson Community College that the unlawful
use, possession, distribution, manufacture, or dispensation
of a controlled substance or alcohol, is prohibited while
on College premises, the College workplace, or as part of
any College sponsored activity. Any employee or student
violating this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up
to and including termination or expulsion and referred for
prosecution. The specifics of this policy may be found in the
RCC Library and Counseling and Career Center.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Prevention
Program
Robeson Community College operates a drug abuse
awareness prevention program for all students and
employees. Counseling, information and referral services
are provided by professionally trained counselors.
Counselors are available to talk with anyone concerning
drug/alcohol use. Counselors may be contacted directly or
indirectly. Persons requesting anonymity may telephone
the Counseling and Career Center for information without
disclosing their names (272-3335). Referrals to external
agencies may be appropriate in some situations. Counselors
are knowledgeable concerning treatment, length of
residential stay, costs, etc. of local outside agencies.
Statement on AIDS
The primary goal of Robeson Community College in
response to the AIDS virus is education. Information is
available to all curriculum and non-curriculum students,
College employees, faculty, and staff. Information about
the AIDS policy can be obtained from the Counseling and
Career Center and/or this publication.
INTERNET AND COMPUTER NETWORK
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
Network Mission
The network, and its extension, the Internet, offer an
abundance of educational material as well as opportunities
for collaboration and the exchange of ideas and
information. Robeson Community College recognizes the
educational value of the Internet, and strongly encourages
the responsible use of the network by all students and
employees. Successful operation mandates that all users
view the network as a shared resource, and work together
to maintain its integrity by behaving in a responsible,
conscientious manner.
This policy describes the types of network applications
that are contrary to our network mission and which are
therefore prohibited. These are guidelines only and are not
meant to be an exhaustive list of prohibited activities.
Definition of User
A user is defined as any person who is not Information
Technology Services Personnel who has been assigned a
valid network logon by the network administrator. Such
logons (or accounts) should be used only by the owner of
the account in a legal and ethical fashion.
Privacy Rights and Security
Student and employee’s data files, email, and electronic
storage areas are considered the property of Robeson
Community College, subject to Robeson Community
College’s control and inspection. The system administrator
may access all such files and communications to
ensure system integrity and user compliance with the
requirements of this policy and any associated regulations.
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Students and employees should not expect that
information stored on the network will be private.
Users are responsible for the use of their individual
accounts and should take all reasonable precautions to
prevent others from being able to use their accounts. Under
no conditions should a user provide his or her password
to another person. Users will immediately notify the
Information Technology Services if they have identified
a possible security problem relating to misappropriated
passwords.
Robeson Community College takes all necessary steps
to ensure your privacy. The institution does not collect
nor share any personal information that could identify
you, unless you affirmatively choose to make personal
information available to us. Robeson Community College
does not share any personal information provided by
visitors such as email addresses or information submitted
via online forms. This information is solely used to assist
visitors as necessary. If the college cannot initially assist
visitors, then we will redirect them to someone within the
institution who is better suited to provide a resolution.
Prohibited Use
A. Illegal or Destructive Activities
Users may not use the network for any purpose that
violates the law- or threatens the integrity of the network or
individual workstations. Prohibited activities include, but
are not limited to:
1. Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the network,
or going beyond their authorized access. This includes
attempting to log on through another person’s account
or accessing another person’s files, attempting to
obtain passwords, or attempting to remove any existing
network security functions. Users will not actively search
for security problems, as this will be construed as an
illegal attempt to gain access.
2. Intentionally developing or using programs to harass
other users or attempting to violate the security or alter
software components of any other network, service or
system. Examples of such activities include hacking,
cracking into, monitoring or using systems without
authorization, scanning ports, conducting denial-of-service
attacks and distributing viruses or other harmful
software.
3. Attempting to damage hardware, software or data
belonging to the college or other users. This includes
adding, altering or deleting files or programs on local
or network hard drives and removing or damaging
equipment such as mice, motherboards, speakers or
printers.
4. Fraudulent use of credit card numbers to purchase
online merchandise.
5. Distributing or downloading licensed software or
installing software such as games or music in violation of
software license agreements (piracy). This includes any
peer-to-peer file sharing.
B. Inappropriate Material
Users will not use the network to access or distribute
material that is obscene, pornographic, indecent or hateful,
that advocates illegal acts or that advocates violence or
discrimination toward other people. This includes but is
not restricted to distribution through email, newsgroups or
web pages. Exceptions may be made if the purpose of such
access is to conduct research with approval from a faculty
member.
C. Respect for Other Users
Restrictions against inappropriate language or images
apply to personal email, newsgroup postings and material
posted on web pages. Users will not use obscene, profane,
vulgar, inflammatory, threatening, cyber-bullying,
or disrespectful language. Users will not post false,
defamatory, or derogatory information about a person or
organization or information that, if acted upon, could cause
damage to individuals or property.
Users will not harass other persons through the network.
Such harassment includes, but is not limited to, distribution
of unsolicited advertising, chain letters, or email spamming
(sending an annoying or unnecessary message to a large
number of people). If a user is told by a person to stop
sending that person messages, the user must stop. Users
will not post personal contact information about other
people, including addresses, telephone number, home
address, work address, etc. Users will not forward messages
sent to them privately without permission of the persons
who sent the messages. Users must not send email that
does not accurately identify the sender, the sender’s return
email address, and the email address of origin.
D. Resource Limits
No software shall be downloaded from the Internet or email
on a workstation without prior permission from Information
Technology personnel. Software installed by any user
other than IT personnel is considered a violation of policy.
If authorized, users will download files at a time when the
network is not being heavily used and immediately remove
the file from the network server to their workstation. Users
have a right to temporary use of disk storage space and
are responsible for keeping their disk usage below the
maximum size allocated. Extremely large files, if left on the
network for an extended period, may be removed at the
discretion of the Chief Information Officer.
Users will check their email frequently, delete unwanted
messages promptly, and stay within their email quota.
Where applicable, users will comply with state and federal
statutes governing public record retention. Users will
subscribe only to discussion group mail lists that advance
and are relevant to their education or professional/career
development. Users will unsubscribe to discussion groups
before any vacation, break, or other extended absence from
the college.
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Users are to utilize the college email only for the purposes
related to the college and performance of their jobs. Use
of college technology, including email accounts, is limited
to purposes related to the college and employees’ job
performance. Use of college technology for private financial
gain, advertising, solicitation, proselytization or fund-raising
for any non-college purpose will be considered a violation
of this policy.
E. Theft of Intellectual Property
Users must respect the legal protection provided by
copyright law and license agreements related to content,
text, music, computer software and any other protected
materials. Users will not plagiarize works that they find
on the Internet. Plagiarism is taking the ideas or writings
of others and presenting them as if they were original
to the user. Users will respect the rights of copyright
owners. Copyright infringement occurs when an individual
inappropriately reproduces a work that is protected by
a copyright. If a work contains language that specifies
acceptable use of that work, the user shall follow the
expressed requirements. If the user is unsure whether or
not they can use a work, they should request permission
from the copyright owner. Unauthorized distribution
of copyrighted material such as through peer-to-peer
networks, may subject users to civil and criminal penalties.
Personal Safety of Users
In order to better protect Robeson Community College
users from offensive, obscene, or dangerous material,
access to the Internet through the Robeson Community
College’s computer equipment is subject to the following
restrictions:
Virus Protection
To maintain a secure and reliable computing environment
within our campus, Robeson Community College requires
all computers connected to the network, or that could
be connected to the network, to have a reliable and
updated anti-virus scan program on each computer. This
program must be updated and scans must be performed
on a regular basis. The Information Technology Services
shall maintain network-level anti-virus protection. Any
person who knowingly introduces a virus, worm, or Trojan
horse programs onto any computer or server is subject to
disciplinary action, including restitution.
Security Awareness
All users who have access to computers, email, or other
forms of electronic data must acknowledge that they have
read and agree to comply with all Robeson Community
College Policies and network security procedures adopted
by Information Technology Services.
Username and Password
Robeson Community College requires all employees to be
properly identified and authenticated before being allowed
to access the college network. Users are responsible for
safeguarding their passwords and are responsible for all
transactions using their passwords. No individual may
assign his or her account or password to any other person.
Any person who deliberately makes their account available
to an unauthorized user will incur termination of their
account. Similarly, any person who fraudulently gains
access to another person’s password or account will incur
disciplinary action.
Network Security
Any and all actions that jeopardize the integrity and
stability of the network by violating the network security
standards outlined in the Acceptable Use Policy or
other college policy is subject to disciplinary action
commensurate to the level of risk or damage incurred.
Access
Employees and students who are given written
authorization may connect to the college network for
college activities through a wired or wireless connection
after demonstrating compliance with security procedures
established by the Information Technology Services.
This policy prohibits wired or wireless connections of
privately owned computing devices to the private college
network. Privately owned computing devices are allowed
to access the open non-secure college wireless network.
The Chief Information Officer must approve any deviation
to this.
Students must be in good academic standing in order to
have active accounts.
Remote Access
This policy refers to connection to the college computing
network from outside of the Robeson Community College
network, such as from an employee’s home.
The computer systems, networks and data repositories of
the college’s network are critical resources and must be
protected against unauthorized access, malicious access,
and disruption of service. Authorized users of the college’s
computer systems, networks and data repositories may be
permitted to remotely connect to those systems, networks
and data repositories for the conduct of college related
business only through secure, authenticated and carefully
managed access methods.
Remote access (VPN) accounts will only be given in
certain circumstances and must be approved by the Chief
Information Officer.
Technology Hardware and Software Procurement
To maintain high levels of reliability, cost effectiveness, and
interoperability of communications and data technology
within the college, Robeson Community College requires
all technology purchases, with the exception of toner/ink
cartridges, to be approved by the Information Technology
Services. All hardware and software that is nonstandard in
nature must be approved through Information Technology
Services.
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Purchases of software must be approved through
Information Technology Services.
Student Information System
Robeson Community College maintains a computerized
database system (Datatel) for a wide variety of information
management purposes. Much of the information is personal
information on students, faculty, employees, alumni
and friends of the college. Robeson Community College
considers the security of this information to be one of the
college’s most serious responsibilities, and accordingly,
access to these databases is limited to persons who have
a legitimate need to use the information to advance the
academic and administrative goals of the college. Persons
who are given passwords and have legitimate access to
the information have a strict responsibility to ensure that
this information is used appropriately, and that the privacy
of persons identified through this information is strictly
protected. This responsibility extends both to information
available on computer screens as well as information
available in print media, including all printouts, manual
dossiers, correspondence files, directories, and similar forms
of information banks.
Telephone System and Voice-Mail
Robeson Community College provides telephone and
voice mail access for all faculty and employees. Full-time
faculty and employees receive phone numbers and voice
mailboxes when they begin employment at Robeson
Community College. The same policies and expectations
that govern e-mail also govern voice mail and telephone
usage.
Any use of Robeson Community College telephones for
any fraudulent or illegal purpose will incur severe penalties,
including the possible involvement of law enforcement
authorities as well as disciplinary action by Robeson
Community College.
Telephone misconduct includes misuse of telephone
credit cards, misuse of long-distance, theft of telephone
instruments, and any related misconduct.
Blogs, Online Journals and Social Networking Sites
Robeson Community College recognizes the broad array
of communications and networking tools available in the
online environment. Robeson Community College is not
responsible for any blogs, online journals, social networking
sites or other communications and information tools except
those that the college chooses to maintain officially on its
website or in other locations. Only Robeson Community
College’s officially maintained and approved website and
other locations may use Robeson Community College’s
logo, domain name and symbols.
Robeson Community College has no official relationship,
nor does Robeson Community College approve, any
communications or references that occur on other websites,
blogs, social networking sites or other Internet locations.
Robeson Community College accepts no responsibility for
materials that appear or communications or representations
that occur on such external websites, including but not
limited to, myspace.com, facebook.com, livejournal.com,
friendster.com, craigslist.com and similar sites.
Robeson Community College reminds all students,
faculty and employees that all communications and
representations must be truthful in accord with Robeson
Community College’s Honor System, regardless of the place
where the communications occur. Additionally, Robeson
Community College reserves the right to take appropriate
disciplinary action whenever Robeson Community College
discovers dishonest, defamatory or illegal conduct online,
even if the conduct occurs through an external website.
Such conduct might include, but is not limited to, evidence
of drug use or underage drinking, harassment or slander,
child pornography and criminal activity of any kind.
Library Systems
The Robeson Community College Library maintains
an online catalog. The Library also has access to other
databases and information resources. Policies governing
the use of the Library systems and resources are available
through the Library. Users are reminded that the
“acceptable use” statement and other policies contained in
this guide also apply to the use of library resources.
Violation of this Policy
In the event there is an allegation that a student or
employee has violated the Acceptable-Use Policy and
Agreement, the student or employee will be provided with
a written notice of the alleged violation and an opportunity
to present an explanation before an administrator.
Disciplinary actions will be tailored to meet specific
concerns related to the violation and to assist the student
or employee in gaining the self-discipline necessary to
behave appropriately on a computer network. The Chief
Information Officer has authority to disable any account
where there is a violation of this policy.
The college may at its sole discretion determine whether
a use of the network is a violation of this policy. Violations
of this policy may result in a demand for immediate
removal of offending material, blocked access, suspension
or termination of the users account, or other action
appropriate to the violation. The college reserves the right
to act without notice when necessary, as determined by the
administration. The college may involve, and will cooperate
with law enforcement officials if criminal activity is
suspected. Violators may also be subject to civil or criminal
liability under applicable law.
Robeson Community College Logo
Robeson Community College owns its name, its seal, logo
and images, and no one may use the name, seal, logo
or images of Robeson Community College on print or
electronic communications without explicit permission
(permission is implied for uses related to work at Robeson
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Community College; examples distinguishing such uses:
using letterhead is permitted for official correspondence
but not for personal letters, and in the same way in
cyberspace, using the college name and logo generally
would be permitted for official web pages but not for
personal web pages. Similarly, while the name “Robeson
Community College” might appear on individual addresses
or resumes for identification purposes, the oficial name
of the college may not be used in ways that imply
endorsement, oversight or ownership without explicit
agreement with the college.) Robeson Community College
owns the domain name robeson.edu, and no one may
use this domain address other than persons authorized by
Robeson Community College.
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Governance
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State Board of Community Colleges
Member Appointment
Dr. Linwood Powell, Chair......................................................................................................................................................................... Fayetteville – Senate
Mr. K. Ray Bailey, Vice Chair............................................................................................................................................................................Asheville – House
Mr. Will Collins........................................................................................................................................................................................................Raleigh – House
The Honorable Janet Cowell.............................................................................................................................................................Raleigh – State Treasure
The Honorable Dan Forest................................................................................................................................................................ Charlotte – Lt. Governor
Mr. Jimmie E. Ford.....................................................................................................................................................................................Goldsboro – Region 5
Dr. Stuart B. Fountain ................................................................................................................................................................................ Asheboro – At Large
Mr. Clyde Higgs..........................................................................................................................................................................................Kannapolis – At Large
Mr. Wade Bryan “Bobby” Irwin, Jr.................................................................................................................................................................Sparta – Region 2
Mr. Matthew Jones.........................................................................................................................................................................................................Ex – Officio
Ms. Janet K. Lowder.......................................................................................................................................................................................Albemarle – House
Mr. Edwin H. Madden, Jr.............................................................................................................................................................................. Cashiers – Region 1
Ms. Hilda Pinnix-Ragland.....................................................................................................................................................................................Cary –Region 3
Dr. Samuel Powell...........................................................................................................................................................................................Burlington – House
Mr. Edward “Lynn” Raye...............................................................................................................................................................................Marshville – Senate
Dr. Darrell Saunders.........................................................................................................................................................................................Archdale – Senate
Mr. Scott Shook...........................................................................................................................................................................................Greenville – Region 6
Ms. B. Joanne Steiner......................................................................................................................................................................................Raleigh – At Large
Mr. Allen H. Wellons, J.D...........................................................................................................................................................................Smithfield – Region 4
Ms. Ann Whitford...............................................................................................................................................................................Morehead City – At Large
Mr. James J. Woody, Jr......................................................................................................................................................................................Roxboro – Senate
North Carolina Community College System.................................................................................................................Dr. Scott Rawls, President
Robeson Community College Board of Trustees
Appointed by Robeson County .........................................................................................................................................
Board of Commissioners Expiration of Term
Sammy Cox.................................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2015
Lillie C. McKoy............................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2016
Noah Woods...............................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2017
Lucille Evans, Vice Chair.........................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2014
Appointed by Robeson County Board of Education
George D. Regan, Chair..........................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2015
Emma L. Locklear......................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2016
Shirley H. Stockton...................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2017
George McPhaul.......................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2014
Appointed by Governor of North Carolina
Tommy Wellington...................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2015
Sue C. Wester..............................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2016
Linda Metzger............................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2017
Bonnie Sanders.........................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2014
Robeson Community College
Dr. Pamela T. Hilbert, President
Secretary
SGA President
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Programs of Study
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OFFERED
UNIVERSITY/TRANSFER DEGREES
Associate in Arts Degree
Associate in Science Degree
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Associate Degree Nursing
Business Administration
Computer Information Technology
Criminal Justice Technology
Culinary Arts
Early Childhood Associate
Electrical Systems Technology
General Occupational Technology
Industrial Systems Technology
Medical Office Administration
Office Administration
Radiography
Respiratory Therapy
Diploma Programs
Transfer Core Diploma-Arts
Transfer Core Diploma-Science
Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology
Cosmetology
Electrical Systems Technology
Industrial Systems Technology
Practical Nursing
Surgical Technology
Certificate Programs
Air Conditioning Installation and Maintenance
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Criminal Justice Technology
C
orrections Essentials
C
ourt Foundations
Fundamental Principles of Law Enforcement
Electrical Systems Technology
Industrial Systems Technology
Information Technology Fundamentals
L
ateral Entry Teacher
Machine Shop-CNC Operator
Microsoft Office
Nursing Assistant
Specialized Studies
Pre-College (Developmental)
The following programs are offered as online programs.
Associate in Arts Degree
Business Administration
Early Childhood
Criminal Justice
Career and College Promise Programs
Core 44 College Transfer Certificate Pathways
Business and Economics
Engineering and Mathematics
Humanities and Social Science
Life and Health Sciences
Career and Technical Education Certificate Pathways
Air Conditioning
Heating and Refrigeration
Business Administration
Computer Information Technology
Criminal Justice Technology
Culinary Arts
Early Childhood
Electrical Systems Technology
Industrial Systems Technology
Adult & Continuing Education Programs
Barbering
BioAg Education
Community Services Education
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Services Education
Fire Service Training
Health Related Training
Human Resources Development
Industrial Maintenance
Law Enforcement Training
New and Expanding Industry Training
Occupational Extension
Small Business Center
College & Career Readiness
Adult Basic Education
Adult High School Diploma
Compensatory Education
English as a Second Language
Family Literacy
General Educational Development
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University Transfer Degrees
This Section provides a listing of Robeson Community College’s transfer degree programs.
The College’s programs are subject to change. For an updated list, please visit the College’s
website at www.robeson.edu/academicprograms.
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The College Transfer Programs include a 44-hour general education core with courses in English composition, humanities/
fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics that introduce content and skills students have in
common, regardless of their major or degree program. Robeson Community College’s General Education courses provide
learners the opportunity to attain a diverse set of skills, knowledge, and attributes. General Education courses may enhance
learners’ existing skills or introduce learners to new disciplines and subject areas. In addition to discipline specific content,
these courses introduce general intellectual skills, such as critical thinking, communication and quantitative reasoning.
Student competencies in general intellectual skills are introduced and assessed in general education courses; however,
curriculum major courses also teach these skills embedded in program specific content. It is the reinforcement of these
competencies across disciplines and in program specific courses that advance qualified students. Therefore, RCC will assess
the extent to which students have obtained these competencies (SACS CS 3.5.1). The General Education Student Learning
Outcomes (GESLO) are defined as follows:
Written Communication
Students will be able to communicate effectively following the conventions of standard written English in areas such as
mechanics, organization, language, and support.
Critical Thinking
Students will be able to use cognitive skills necessary in application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation to solve problems in
academic and real world situations.
Quantitative Reasoning
Students will be able to use mathematical skills necessary for calculation, analysis and problem solving.
Upon completion of an AA or AS degree, graduates will have had the opportunity to develop competency in written
communication, critical thinking and quantitative reasoning. These areas provide the academic foundation required to
succeed in their academic and professional careers.
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COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAMS
Associate in Arts & Associate in Science
Degree Programs
The College/University Transfer degree programs are
designed for the person who wishes to transfer to a four-year
institution. The programs consist of a 44-hour general
education core with courses in English composition,
humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural
sciences/mathematics that lead to an Associate in Arts
degree (AA) or an Associate in Science degree (AS). The
general education core is transferable to all UNC institutions
as a block, whether or not the student has completed the
AA or AS degree, provided the student has earned a grade
of “C” or better in all the courses. These courses parallel
those required during the first two years of study at four-year
colleges and universities.
The Associate in Arts Program concentrates heavily on
the humanities and social sciences and is recommended
for those who plan to continue a Bachelor of Arts degree
program. Students in the AA program are required to take
the general education core courses in English composition,
humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural
sciences/mathematics. In addition to this core, students
must take additional college transfer courses based on their
specialized interests and needs for a total of 65 semester
hour credits. As an additional option for students, the
Associate in Arts program is offered as an online degree
program.
The Associate in Science Program concentrates heavily on
the natural sciences and mathematics and is recommended
for those who plan to continue a Bachelor of Science degree
program. Students in the AS program are required to take
the general education core courses in English composition,
humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural
sciences/mathematics. In addition to this core, students
must take additional natural sciences/mathematics college
transfer courses based on their specialized interests and
needs for a total of 65 semester hour credits.
Students in both programs are responsible for examining
the requirements of the four-year college or university to
which they plan to transfer for completion of their degree.
Counselors and academic advisors are available to assist
students in planning their programs accordingly.
The North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement
There are two articulation agreements that facilitate
the transfer of students between the North Carolina
Community College System and the four year institutions in
North Carolina. The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement
(CAA) is a statewide agreement governing the transfer of
credits between North Carolina community colleges and
public universities. The CAA is applicable to the North
Carolina community college students who have completed
the 44-hour general education core or graduated with an
Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) degree
and transfer to a constituent institution of the University
of North Carolina. The Independent Comprehensive
Agreement (ICAA), the second agreement, establishes the
procedures governing the transfer of credits for students
who transfer from a North Carolina Community College to
a signatory institution of the North Carolina Independent
Colleges and Universities. The CAA and ICAA applies to
students who are pursuing an Associate in Arts or an
Associate in Science degree and provides guidance to
those who are pursuing an Associate in Fine Arts degree.
The main difference between the Associate in Arts and
the Associate in Sciences degrees is that the Associate in
Science degree requires a stronger background in math
and science. Both degrees consist of a general education
core of at least 44 semester hours and 20-21 semester hours
of electives. The core provides opportunities for students
to know the philosophy, literature, institutions, and art of
their own culture and other cultures; to understand math
and science; to communicate with others and develop a
sense of community. The core also helps students achieve
competencies in the following: reading, writing, oral
communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and the
basic use of computers.
While general education courses may be used as electives,
electives may not be used to fulfill general education
requirements. Students must meet the receiving
university’s foreign language and/or health and physical
education requirements, if applicable, before or after
transfer to the senior institution. Only 65 semester hours are
guaranteed to transfer.
To receive maximum benefit from the CAA and ICAA,
students may transfer as juniors if they follow these
guidelines:
• Earn an Associate in Arts Degree or an Associate in
Science Degree.
• Earn a grade of “C” or better in all CAA and ICAA courses.
• Earn an overall grade-point average of a “C” or a 2.0 at
the time of transfer (course repeats will be included in
the calculation).
• Obtain acceptance at the UNC institution.
If students elect not to obtain an associate degree, they
may still transfer their general education core (44 semester
hours), provided that they have earned a “C” in each CAA
and ICAA course, earned an overall grade-point average of
a “C,” and obtained acceptance.
If students do not complete an associate degree (64
semester hours) or the general education core (44 semester
hours), receiving institutions will evaluate the transfer
credits on a course-by-course basis; and students will come
under the basic studies requirements of the receiving
institution.
Under the CAA and ICAA, no student is guaranteed
admission to the UNC institution or to any specific program
or professional school in the institution. Admission is a
competitive process.
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Associate in Arts (AA) A10100
Purpose
The Associate of Arts (AA) is a two
year degree designed for the person
who wishes to transfer to a four-year
institution. The programs consist of
a 44-hour general education core
with courses in English composition,
humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral
sciences, and natural sciences/
mathematics. The general education
core is transferable to all UNC
institutions as a block, whether or
not the student has completed the
AA degree, and provided the student
has earned a grade of “C” or better in
all the courses. These courses parallel
those required during the first two
years of study at four-year colleges and
universities.
The AA Program concentrates heavily
on the humanities and social sciences
and is recommended for those who
plan to continue a Bachelor of Arts
degree program. Students in the AA
program are required to take the
general education core courses in
English composition, humanities/
fine arts, social/behavioral sciences,
and natural sciences/mathematics. In
addition to this core, students must
take additional college transfer courses
based on their specialized interests and
needs for a total of 65 semester hour
credits. As an additional option for
students, the AA program is offered as
an online degree program.
Admission Requirements and
Special Conditions
A high school diploma (or equivalent)
and satisfactory scores on college
placement tests (or equivalent) in
English and mathematics are required.
If students have deficiencies in English
and/or mathematics, RCC offers pre-curriculum
courses to prepare students
for the Associate in Arts curriculum.
Program Curriculum
Course Description Class Lab Clin Work Credit
Hrs. Hrs. Hrs. Exp. Hrs.
First Semester (Fall)
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 0 3
MAT 140 Survey of Mathematics 3 0 0 0 3
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 0 0 3
BIO 111 General Biology I 3 3 0 0 4
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 0 0 0 3
ACA 122 College Transfer Success 1 0 0 0 1
–– –– –– –– ––
15 5 0 0 17
Second Semester (Spring)
ENG 112 Argument Based Writing 3 0 0 0 3
BIO 140 Environmental Biology 3 0 0 0 3
and Research
BIO 140A Environmental Biology Lab 0 3 0 0 1
OR
BIO 112 General Biology II 3 3 0 0 4
HIS 121 Western Civilization I 3 0 0 0 3
OR
HIS 131 American History I 3 0 0 0 3
MAT 151 Statistics I 3 0 0 0 3
OR
MAT 161 College Algebra 3 0 0 0 3
Social/Behavioral Science 3 0 0 0 3
Elective –– –– –– –– ––
18 6 0 0 16
Third Semester (Fall)
Literature Elective 3 0 0 0 3
Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 0 0 0 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 0 0 0 3
General Elective 3 0 0 0 3
General Elective 3 0 0 0 3
Physical Education Elective 0 2 0 0 1
–– –– –– –– ––
15 2 0 0 16
Fourth Semester (Spring)
Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 0 0 0 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 0 0 0 3
Physical Education Elective 0 2 0 0 1
General Elective 3 0 0 0 3
General Elective 3 0 0 0 3
General Elective 3 0 0 0 3
–– –– –– –– ––
15 2 0 0 16
Total Credits 65
Additional Curriculum Notes:
1. The social/behavioral science elective requirements can be satisfied with the
following prefixes: ANT, ECO, POL, HIS, PSY and SOC.
2. The humanities/fine arts elective requirements can be satisfied by completing
a literature (ENG), foreign language (SPA and FRE) and/or the following prefixes,
HUM, ART, MUS, REL and COM.
3. AA students should review the requirements of the four year college or university
to which they plan to transfer for completion of their four year degree.
4. AA students must earn a grade of “C” or higher to receive transfer credit at the
four year college or university.
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Associate in Arts (AA) A10100 Continued
Humanities/Fine Arts
Four (4) courses required from at least three (3) of the following discipline areas: music, art,
drama, dance, foreign languages, interdisciplinary humanities, literature, philosophy, and
religion. One course must be a literature course.
Course Title Credit Hrs.
ART 111 Art Appreciation 3
ART 117 Non-Western Art History 3
COM 231 Public Speaking 3
FRE 111 Elementary French I 3
FRE 112 Elementary French II 3
HUM 110 Technology and Society 3
HUM 130 Myth in Human Culture 3
HUM 160 Introduction to Film 3
MUS 110 Music Appreciation 3
REL 110 World Religions 3
REL 211 Introduction to the Old Testament 3
REL 212 Introduction to the New Testament 3
REL 221 Religion in America 3
SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I 3
SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II 3
SPA 211 Intermediate Spanish I 3
SPA 212 Intermediate Spanish II 3
Literature
Course Title Credit Hrs.
ENG 131 Introduction to Literature 3
ENG 231 American Literature I 3
ENG 232 American Literature II 3
ENG 241 British Literature I 3
ENG 242 British Literature II 3
ENG 261 World Literature I 3
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Four (4) courses required from at least three (3) of the following discipline areas: anthropology,
economics, geography, history, political science, psychology and sociology. One course must be
a history course.
Course Title Credit Hrs.
ANT 210 General Anthropology 3
ANT 220 Cultural Anthropology 3
ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics 3
ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
HIS 122 Western Civilization II 3
HIS 132 American History II 3
POL 120 American Government 3
PSY 150 General Psychology 3
PSY 241 Developmental Psychology 3
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology 3
SOC 213 Sociology of the Family 3
SOC 220 Social Problems 3
General Electives
Associate in Arts CAA approved courses that serve as premajor or general electives. (These
courses do not meet the General Education core). For the AA degree, (15) credit hours of general
electives are required.
Course Title Credit Hrs.
ACA 122 College Transfer Success 1
ACC 120 Prin of Financial Accounting 4
ACC 121 Prin of Managerial Accounting 4
AST 151 General Astronomy I 3
AST 152 General Astronomy II 3
BIO 120 Introductory Botany 4
BIO 130 Introductory Zoology 4
BIO 168 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BIO 169 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
BIO 275 Microbiology 4
BUS 110 Introduction to Business 3
BUS 115 Business Law 3
BUS 137 Principles of Management 3
BUS 228 Business Statistics 3
CHM 151 General Chemistry I 4
CHM 152 General Chemistry II 4
CJC 111 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
CJC 121 Law Enforcement Operations 3
CJC 141 Corrections 3
CIS 115 Intro to Programming and Logic 3
EDU 146 Child Guidance 3
ENG 272 Southern Literature 3
ENG 273 African American Literature 3
ENG 274 Literature by Women 3
ENG 275 Science Fiction 3
HIS 226 The Civil War 3
HIS 228 History of the South 3
HIS 236 North Carolina History 3
HEA 112 First Aid & CPR 2
JOU 110 Introduction to Journalism 3
MAT 151 Statistics I 3
MAT 161 College Algebra 3
MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra 3
MAT 171A Precalculus Algebra Lab 1
MAT 172 Precalculus Trigonometry 3
MAT 172A Precalculus Trigonometry Lab 1
MAT 271 Calculus I 4
MAT 272 Calculus II 4
MUS 131 Chorus I 1
MUS 132 Chorus II 1
PED 110 Fit and Well for Life 2
PED 117 Weight Training I 1
PED 118 Weight Training II 1
PED 120 Walking for Fitness 1
PED 121 Walk, Jog, Run 1
PED 130 Tennis-Beginning 1
PED 131 Tennis-Intermediate 1
PED 142 Lifetime Sports 1
PED 143 Volleyball-Beginning 1
PHY 151 College Physics I 4
PHY 152 College Physics II 4
SPA 141 Culture and Civilization 3
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS CAA APPROVED COURSES THAT MEET THE GENERAL EDUCATION CORE
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Purpose
The Associate of Science (AS) is a two
year degree designed for the person
who wishes to transfer to a four-year
institution. The programs consist of
a 44-hour general education core
with courses in English composition,
humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral
sciences, and natural sciences/
mathematics. The general education
core is transferable to all UNC
institutions as a block, whether or
not the student has completed the
AS degree, and provided the student
has earned a grade of “C” or better in
all the courses. These courses parallel
those required during the first two
years of study at four-year colleges and
universities.
The AS Program concentrates heavily on
the natural sciences and mathematics
and is recommended for those who
plan to continue a Bachelor of Science
degree program. Students in the AS
program are required to take the
general education core courses in
English composition, humanities/
fine arts, social/behavioral sciences,
and natural sciences/mathematics. In
addition to this core, students must
take additional college transfer courses
based on their specialized interests and
needs for a total of 65 semester hour
credits.
Admission Requirements and
Special Conditions
A high school diploma (or equivalent)
and satisfactory scores on college
placement tests (or equivalent) in
English and mathematics are required.
If students have deficiencies in English
and/or mathematics, RCC offers pre-curriculum
courses to prepare students
for the Associate in Science curriculum.
Associate in Science (AS) A10400
Program Curriculum
Course Description Class Lab Clin Work Credit
Hrs. Hrs. Hrs. Exp. Hrs.
First Semester (Fall)
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 0 3
MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra 3 0 0 0 3
MAT 171A Precalculus Algebra Lab 0 2 0 0 1
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 0 0 3
BIO 111 General Biology I 3 3 0 0 4
OR
CHM 151 General Chemistry 3 3 0 0 4
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 0 0 0 3
ACA 122 College Transfer Success 1 0 0 0 1
–– –– –– –– ––
15 7 0 0 18
Second Semester (Spring)
ENG 112 Argument Based Research 3 0 0 0 3
BIO 112 General Biology II 3 3 0 0 4
OR
CHM 152 General Chemistry II 3 3 0 0 4
HIS 121 Western Civilization I 3 0 0 0 3
OR
HIS 131 American History I 3 0 0 0 3
MAT 172 Precalculus Trigonometry 3 0 0 0 3
MAT172A Precal. Trigonometry Lab 0 2 0 0 1
Social/Behavioral Science 3 0 0 0 3
Elective –– –– –– –– ––
18 5 0 0 17
Third Semester (Fall)
Literature Elective 3 0 0 0 3
Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 0 0 0 3
Mathematics/Natural Science Elective 3 3 0 0 4
Mathematics/Natural Science Elective 3 3 0 0 4
Physical Education Elective 0 2 0 0 1
–– –– –– –– ––
12 8 0 0 15
Fourth Semester (Spring)
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 0 0 0 3
Mathematics/Natural Science Elective 3 3 0 0 4
Mathematics/Natural Science Elective 3 3 0 0 4
General Elective 3 0 0 0 3
Physical Education Elective 0 2 0 0 1
–– –– –– –– ––
12 10 0 0 15
Total Credits 65
Additional Curriculum Notes:
1. The social/behavioral science elective requirements can be satisfied with the
following prefixes: ANT, ECO, POL, HIS, PSY and SOC.
2. The humanities/fine arts elective requirements can be satisfied by completing
a literature (ENG), foreign language (SPA and FRE) and/or the following prefixes,
HUM, ART, MUS, REL and COM.
3. AS students should review the requirements of the four year college or university
to which they plan to transfer for completion of their four year degree.
4. As students must earn a grade of “C” or higher to receive transfer credit at the four
year college or university.
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Associate in Science (AS) A10400 Continued
Humanities/Fine Arts:
Three (3) courses required from at least two (2) of the following discipline areas: music, art,
drama, dance, foreign languages, interdisciplinary humanities, literature, philosophy, and
religion. One course must be a literature course.
Course Title Credit Hrs.
ART 111 Art Appreciation 3
ART 117 Non-Western Art History 3
COM 231 Public Speaking 3
FRE 111 Elementary French I 3
FRE 112 Elementary French II 3
HUM 110 Technology and Society 3
HUM 130 Myth in Human Culture 3
HUM 160 Introduction to Film 3
MUS 110 Music Appreciation 3
REL 110 World Religions 3
REL 211 Introduction to the Old Testament 3
REL 212 Introduction to the New Testament 3
REL 221 Religion in America 3
SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I 3
SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II 3
SPA 211 Intermediate Spanish I 3
SPA 212 Intermediate Spanish II 3
Literature:
Course Title Credit Hrs.
ENG 131 Introduction to Literature 3
ENG 231 American Literature I 3
ENG 232 American Literature II 3
ENG 241 British Literature I 3
ENG 242 British Literature II 3
ENG 261 World Literature I 3
Social/Behavioral Sciences:
Three (3) courses required from at least two (2) of the following discipline areas: anthropology,
economics, geography, history,

Catalog & Handbook
2013-2014
Robeson Community CollegeACADEMIC CALENDAR
2013-2014
FALL SEMESTER 2013
Wednesday, April 10 –
Friday, April 26 .....................................Fall Early Registration (Returning Students)
Friday, August 9.........................................................................................Convocation
Tuesday, August 13 –
Wednesday, August 14 ................................................Drop Add//Late Registration
Monday, August 19......................................Classes Begin, First Mini Semester Begins
Monday, September 2.......................................................................Labor Day Holiday
Monday, September 23 .....................Last Day to Drop a Class Without Penalty for the
First Mini Semester
Tuesday, October 1 ............................Deadline to Finish Summer Session Incompletes
Monday, October 7 –
Tuesday, October 8 .................................................Fall Break and/or Make-Up Days
Wednesday, October 16 .............................................Classes End, First Mini Semester
Thursday, October 17......................................Classes Begin for Second Mini Semester
Wednesday, October 30 ............................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without
Penalty for Fall Semester
Monday, November 4 –
Wednesday, November 20......................Academic Advising , Spring Semester 2013
Wednesday, November 20............................................Spring Registration, No Classes
Thursday, November 21.............................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without
Penalty for the Second Mini Semester
Thursday, November 28 –
Friday, November 29 .............................................................Thanksgiving Holidays
(Classes end at 3pm on November 27)
Monday, December 2............................................................................Classes Resume
Monday, December 2 –
Friday, December 13..................Spring Semester Early Registration Payment Period
Monday, December 16.....................................................Day and Evening Classes End
SPRING SEMESTER 2014
Monday, November 4 –
Wednesday, November 20...........................Spring Semester, Advising/Registration
Monday, January 6.............................................................Drop/Add/Late Registration
Wednesday, January 8 ................................Classes Begin, First Mini Semester Begins
Monday, January 20 .....................................................Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Wednesday, February 12............................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without
Penalty for the First Mini Semester
Wednesday, February 19....................Last Day to Complete Fall Semester Incompletes
Wednesday, March 5...................................................Classes End, First Mini Semester
Thursday, March 6...........................................Classes Begin for Second Mini Semester
Wednesday, March 12 –
Friday, March 14.................................................Spring Break and/or Make Up Days
Friday, March 21 ........................................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without
Penalty for Spring Semester
Monday, April 7 –
Friday, April 18 ............................Academic Advising for Fall and Summer Semester
Monday, April 14 .......................................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without
Penalty for Second Mini Semester
Wednesday, April 16....................................Summer and Fall Registration, No Classes
Monday, April 21 –
Tuesday, April 22...............................Easter Holidays for Faculty, Staff and Students
Monday, May 5 –
Friday, May 9 .............................................Summer Semester Early Payment Period
Monday, May 12 ..............................................................Day and Evening Classes End
Thursday, May 15...........................................................................................Rehearsal
Thursday, May 15 .......................Commencement (11:00 am) (A.D. Lewis Auditorium)
SUMMER SEMESTER, 2014
Thursday, May 22..............................................................Late Registration, Drop/Add
Monday, May 26 .........................................................................Memorial Day Holiday
Tuesday, May 27.......................................................................................Classes Begin
(Regular, First Mini, and 8-week Session Begins)
Thursday, June 12 .....................................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without
Penalty for the First Mini Session
Monday, June 23 .......................................................................First Mini Session Ends
Tuesday, June 24 ...............................................................Second Mini Session Begins
Thursday, July 3 .................................................................Independence Day Holiday
Tuesday, July 8 ................................Last Day to Complete Spring Session Incompletes
Wednesday, July 9 ..........................Last Day to Drop 8-Week Session Without Penalty
Monday, July 14 .........................................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without
Penalty for the Second Mini Session
Tuesday, July 22 ..............................Second Mini Session Ends & Regular Session Ends
Tuesday, August 5 .............................Commencement (11 am A.D. Lewis Auditorium)
Note: Courses in the sumer session are offered in the following
f
ormats: 8-week and 4-week sessions.ROBESON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
5160 Fayetteville Road
Post Office Box 1420
Lumberton, North Carolina 28359
Phone: (910) 272-3700 • Fax: (910) 272-3328
Web Address: www.robeson.edu
Catalog & Student Handbook
2013-2014
Volume XLIIII
Robeson Community College is a tax-assisted, two-year public institution. Robeson Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Robeson Community College. Most programs offered by the College have been approved for the enrollment of eligible veterans. RCC is also accredited by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, Commission on Accreditation of Health Science Education Programs, the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care and Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology.
Admission to any and all educational programs offered by Robeson Community College is made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, or national origin.
All statements in this publication are announcements of present policies and are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Robeson Community College reserves the right to make changes in program requirements and offerings, in regulations and fees. The College reserves the right to discontinue at any time any program or course described in this publication. While every effort will be made to give advance notice of any change of program or course, such notice is not guaranteed or required. II | 2013-14
GREETINGS
Welcome to Robeson Community College! We have what you need to open doors in your life. At RCC you can …
• Get a college education in over 30 fields of study
• Learn new work skills for a competitive edge
• Earn continuing education credits for various professions
• Schedule customized training for your employees
• Create a plan for a new business
• Join a student club
… and more
There are friendly people to help you along the way with financial aid, counseling,
library services, and tutoring. If you need a chance for a new start, we also offer high
school programs and other pre-college programs.
I encourage you to explore our website or our catalog to learn more. Better yet,
come see us.
Sincerely,
Pamela Hilbert, Ed. D.
DIRECTORY OF CORRESPONDENCE
Inquires concerning aspects of the College’s operations and policies should be addressed to the officials listed below:
For Information About: Write To:
Admissions.............................................................................................................................................................................Director, Admissions
Business Operations...................................................................................................................................Vice President, Business Services
Career Services.............................................................................................................................Director, Counseling and Career Services
Continuing Education.......................................................................................................................Vice President, Continuing Education
Counseling.................................................................................................................................... Director, Counseling and Career Services
Curriculum Programs.........................................................................................................Assistant Vice President, Educational Services
Financial Aid.......................................................................................................................................................................Director, Financial Aid
General Matters.........................................................................................................................................................................................President
Services for Students with Disabilities..............................................................................Counselor, Counseling and Career Services
Job Placement..............................................................................................................................Director, Counseling and Career Services
Resource Services................................................................................................................................................Director, Learning Resources
Student Activities................................................................................................................................................................................SGA Advisor
Student Transcripts....................................................................................................................................................................................Registrar
Testing.........................................................................................................................................Counselor, Counseling and Career Services
Veterans Affairs..................................................................................................................................................................Director, Financial Aid
Address inquiries to: Robeson Community College • Post Office Box 1420 • Lumberton, North Carolina 28359
Phone: (910) 272-3700 • Fax No.: (910) 272-3328 • Web Address: www.robeson.edu
Dr. Pamela Hilbert
President
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2013-14..............................Inside Cover
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Campus.........................................................................................................2
Campus Visits......................................................................................................2
History of the College.......................................................................................2
The Community College System..................................................................2
Accreditation.......................................................................................................2
Mission Statement.............................................................................................3
Institutional Goals..............................................................................................3
Performance Measures and Standards......................................................4
GENERAL POLICIES
General...................................................................................................................6
Privacy Rights Act of Parents and Students.............................................6
Nondiscrimination Policy................................................................................6
Drugs and Alcohol Policy................................................................................6
Drug/Alcohol Abuse Awareness Prevention Program.........................6
Statement on AIDS............................................................................................6
Internet and Computer Network Acceptable Use Policy....................6
Network Mission..........................................................................................6
Definition of User.........................................................................................6
Privacy Rights and Security.....................................................................6
Prohibited Use..............................................................................................7
Personal Safety of Users............................................................................8
Virus Protection............................................................................................8
Security Awareness.....................................................................................8
Username and Password..........................................................................8
Network Security.........................................................................................8
Access..............................................................................................................8
Remote Access..............................................................................................8
Technology Hardware and Software Procurement........................8
Student Information System...................................................................9
Telephone System and Voice-Mail........................................................9
Blogs, Online Journals and Social Networking Sites......................9
Library Systems............................................................................................9
Violation of this Policy...............................................................................9
Robeson Community College Logo.....................................................9
GOVERNANCE...............................................................................................11
PROGRAMS OF STUDY............................................................................13
Academic Programs Offered.................................................................14
UNIVERSITY TRANSFER DEGREES
College/University Transfer Programs......................................................17
Degree Programs.......................................................................................17
Associate in Arts...............................................................................................18
Associate in Science....................................................................................... 20
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREES
Associate in Applied Science Information............................................. 24
Associate Degree Nursing............................................................................ 25
Business Administration............................................................................... 27
Computer Information Technology......................................................... 28
Criminal Justice Technology....................................................................... 29
Culinary Arts.......................................................................................................31
Early Childhood Associate........................................................................... 32
Electrical Systems Technology................................................................... 33
Industrial Systems Technology.................................................................. 34
Medical Office Administration................................................................... 35
Office Administration.................................................................................... 36
Radiography...................................................................................................... 37
Respiratory Therapy....................................................................................... 39
DIPLOMAS
College Transfer Diploma – Arts.................................................................. 43
College Transfer Diploma – Science..........................................................44
Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology............... 45
Cosmetology..................................................................................................... 46
Electrical Systems Technology....................................................................47
Industrial Systems Technology.................................................................. 48
Practical Nursing............................................................................................. 49
Surgical Technology........................................................................................51
CERTIFICATES
Air Conditioning Installation and Maintenance................................... 55
Basic Law Enforcement Training................................................................ 55
Criminal Justice Technology....................................................................... 56
Corrections Essentials............................................................................. 56
Court Foundations................................................................................... 56
Fundamental Principles of Law Enforcement................................ 57
Electrical Systems Technology................................................................... 57
Industrial Systems Technology.................................................................. 58
Information Technology Fundamentals Certificate........................... 58
Lateral Entry Teacher Certificate................................................................ 59
Microsoft Office Certificate.......................................................................... 59
Nursing Assistant............................................................................................ 60
CAREER AND COLLEGE PROMISE
Core 44 College Transfer Pathways.......................................................... 63
Career Technical Education Pathways..................................................... 63
Student Application Procedures............................................................... 64
Pathways............................................................................................................ 65
Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration...................................... 65
Business Administration........................................................................ 65
Business and Economics........................................................................ 66
Computer Information Technology................................................... 66
Culinary Arts............................................................................................... 67
Early Childhood Associate..................................................................... 67
Electrical Systems Technology............................................................ 68
Engineering and Mathematics............................................................ 68
Humanities and Social Science............................................................ 69
Industrial Systems.................................................................................... 69
Life and Health Sciences........................................................................ 70
PRE-COLLEGE (DEVELOPMENTAL) COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
Pre-College (Developmental) Program.................................................. 73
Placement.......................................................................................................... 73
Exit Criteria for all Pre-College (Developmental) Courses............... 73
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Class Attendance............................................................................................. 73
Pre-College Courses....................................................................................... 73
Pre-College (Developmental) Courses.................................................... 73
Developmental Reading and English Courses......................................74
Developmental Mathematics (DMS) Shell Courses.............................74
Keyboarding Literacy......................................................................................74
CURRICULUM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS....................................... 79
FACULTY & STAFF.................................................................................... 125
DISTANCE LEARNING
Distance Learning Education.................................................................... 135
Proctor Policy.................................................................................................. 135
State Authorization and Distance Learning........................................ 135
How is RCC responding to this mandate....................................... 136
Institutional Contact Information..................................................... 136
State Contact Information................................................................... 136
Accreditation Contact Information.................................................. 136
COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
General Overview.........................................................................................140
Adult Basic Education (ABE)......................................................................140
Family Literacy Education (Family Lit)...................................................140
Compensatory Education (CED)..............................................................140
English as a Second Language (ESL)...................................................... 141
Adult High School Program (AHS).......................................................... 141
High School Equivalency Diploma (GED)............................................. 141
ADMISSIONS POLICY
General Admission Requirements.......................................................... 142
Health Sciences Admission Policy........................................................... 143
Health Science Programs-Essential Function Needed for
Completing Health Science Programs............................................ 143
Policy Using High School Transcript GPA and/or
Standardized Test Scores for Placement........................................144
Proposed Multiple Measures for Placement Policy..........................144
Foreign Student Admissions..................................................................... 145
Special Credit Students............................................................................... 145
Lateral Entry (Certificate)............................................................................ 145
Notification of Acceptance........................................................................ 145
Credit by Examination................................................................................. 145
Credit by Transfer..........................................................................................146
Foreign Transfer Credit................................................................................146
General Readmission Policies...................................................................146
Health Science Readmission Policy........................................................146
Student Right-to-Know...............................................................................146
STUDENT FINANCES
Residency Requirements............................................................................ 147
Tuition ............................................................................................................... 147
Breakage Fee................................................................................................... 147
Graduation....................................................................................................... 147
Institutional Indebtedness......................................................................... 147
Personnel in the Armed Services............................................................ 147
Laboratory Fees............................................................................................. 147
Late Registration Fee...................................................................................148
Student Activity Fee.....................................................................................148
Pre-College Mathematics Fee..................................................................148
Campus Access and Security Fee............................................................148
Technology Fee..............................................................................................148
Transcript Service Fee..................................................................................148
Student Insurance.........................................................................................148
Textbooks........................................................................................................148
Refund Policy..................................................................................................148
Tuition Refunds.............................................................................................. 149
Self Supporting Courses............................................................................. 149
Military Tuition Refund................................................................................ 149
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Grants ............................................................................................................... 150
Employment (Federal Work-Study Program)...................................... 150
Scholarships.................................................................................................... 151
RCC Foundation Scholarships.................................................................. 151
Scholarship Loans................................................................................... 155
Other Programs............................................................................................. 156
Veterans Services.......................................................................................... 157
CAMPUS SERVICES
Academic Advising....................................................................................... 158
Bookstore......................................................................................................... 158
Business Office............................................................................................... 158
Returned Check Policy.......................................................................... 158
Campus Security........................................................................................... 158
Counseling and Career Services.............................................................. 158
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Prevention Program..... 159
Drug and Alcohol Policy......................................................................160
AIDS Awareness......................................................................................160
Health Services........................................................................................160
Housing......................................................................................................160
Disability Services...................................................................................160
Division of Learning Resource Services................................................ 162
Library......................................................................................................... 162
Media Services......................................................................................... 162
Graphic Arts.............................................................................................. 162
Student Orientation..................................................................................... 163
Student Services............................................................................................ 163
Student Support Services.......................................................................... 163
Tutorial Services (The Learning Center)................................................164
Veterans Services..........................................................................................164
Voter Registration Assistance...................................................................164
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Academic Freedom and Responsibility Policy................................... 165
Patent and Copyright Policy............................................................... 165
Academic Expectations.............................................................................. 165
Student Expectations of Faculty....................................................... 165
Faculty Expectations of Students..................................................... 165
Attendance Policy and Procedures........................................................ 165
Tardies.........................................................................................................166
National Student Clearinghouse....................................................... 167
Noncontinuous Enrollment................................................................ 167
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Computing Grade Point Average............................................................ 167
Course Substitution...................................................................................... 167
Credit by Examination................................................................................. 167
Credit by Transfer..........................................................................................168
New Students...........................................................................................168
Non-Traditional Credit.................................................................................168
CLEP/AP Credit.........................................................................................168
Community Service Credit..................................................................168
Military Credits........................................................................................168
Transfer of Credit within Robeson Community College.......... 169
Auditing Courses........................................................................................... 169
Grade Appeal Process.................................................................................. 169
Grading System....................................................................................... 170
Grade Reports.......................................................................................... 170
Records of Progress............................................................................... 170
Grading System....................................................................................... 170
Health Sciences, Practical Nursing,
Surgical Technology, Associate Degree Nursing and
Radiography Program........................................................................... 171
Grading System-Health Science Program..................................... 171
Repeating Course Work.............................................................................. 172
Waiver of Prerequisites................................................................................ 172
Program (Curriculum) Change Procedures.......................................... 172
Program Completion Requirements...................................................... 172
Educational Records..................................................................................... 172
Enrollment and Degree Verification-National Student
Clearinghouse.......................................................................................... 172
Location of Student’s Education Records...................................... 175
Forms................................................................................................................. 176
Transcript Release Form....................................................................... 176
Request to Inspect and Review Education Records.................. 177
Student Request for Formal Hearing.............................................. 178
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES/POLICIES
Registration Information............................................................................ 179
Change of Name, Address and/or Social Security Number.... 179
Contact/Credit Hours............................................................................ 179
Drop/Add Procedure and Withdrawals.......................................... 179
Financial Obligations............................................................................. 179
Semester System.................................................................................... 179
Transfer From Day to Evening/From Evening to Day................ 179
Transfer Information....................................................................................180
Transfer Agreements.............................................................................180
Transfer to Other Colleges..................................................................180
Academic Progress.......................................................................................180
Standards of Acceptable Academic Progress..............................180
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy................180
Minimum GPA..........................................................................................180
Completion of Degree within a Maximum Number of
Credit Hours..............................................................................................180
Minimum Semester Credit Hour Completion Rate
Requirement.............................................................................................180
Financial Aid Probation........................................................................180
Dropping Classes/Withdrawal from Classes for Financial
Aid Purposes............................................................................................. 181
Academic Probation/Suspension..................................................... 181
Graduation....................................................................................................... 181
Criteria for Graduating with Honors................................................ 181
Graduation Requirements................................................................... 182
Diplomas/Marshals................................................................................ 182
Honors........................................................................................................ 182
Criteria for President’s List, Honor’s List, Phi Theta Kappa
Honor Society, and National Technical Honor Society............. 182
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Student Government................................................................................... 183
Student Publications.................................................................................... 183
Athletics............................................................................................................ 183
Special Events................................................................................................. 183
Student Government Association Scholarship.................................. 183
Alumni Affairs................................................................................................. 183
Campus Communication...........................................................................184
Emergency Notification..............................................................................184
Lost and Found..............................................................................................184
School Colors..................................................................................................184
Student Government Constitution.........................................................184
STUDENT CONDUCT
Policies Governing Student Misconduct.............................................. 187
Preamble.................................................................................................... 187
Student Code of Conduct.......................................................................... 187
Student Code of Conduct Due Process.................................................188
Enforcement.............................................................................................188
Conference Notification/Guidelines................................................ 189
Campus Standards Committee.........................................................189
Appeal Procedure...................................................................................190
Academic Honor Code................................................................................190
Academic Honor Code Process......................................................... 191
Procedure for Student Academic Dishonesty.................................... 191
Penalties........................................................................................................... 191
Student Grievance Procedure.................................................................. 192
CAMPUS POLICIES
AIDS Policy....................................................................................................... 193
Campus Law Enforcement/Campus Security..................................... 193
Access to Campus Facilities................................................................. 193
Accessibility During Closed Hours................................................... 193
Criminal Activity Reporting................................................................194
Dress Code.......................................................................................................194
Evacuation Instructions..............................................................................194
Hazardous Chemicals..................................................................................194
I.D. Cards...........................................................................................................194
Inclement Weather Policy..........................................................................194
Parking.............................................................................................................. 195
Handicapped Parking..................................................................................196
Smoking, Eating, Drinking and Radios..................................................196
Visitors...............................................................................................................196
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ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing Education Calendar.............................................................. 198
General Information..................................................................................... 198
Class Schedule and Enrollment......................................................... 198
Admission.................................................................................................. 198
Fees and Insurance................................................................................ 198
Campus Access/Security Fee.............................................................. 198
Attendance............................................................................................... 198
Certificates................................................................................................199
Continuing Education Units (CEU’s).................................................199
Additional Courses.................................................................................199
Occupational Extension.......................................................................199
Student Population................................................................................199
Types of Courses Offered.....................................................................199
Course Length, Cost and Location...................................................199
Licensing Preparation Courses..........................................................199
Automotive......................................................................................................199
Vehicle Safety Inspection....................................................................199
Barber Program..............................................................................................199
Medical Assisting...........................................................................................199
NCCER Core Curriculum..............................................................................200
Notary Public Education.............................................................................200
Pharmacy Technician...................................................................................200
Food Service Sanitation..............................................................................200
Occupational Extension Training:...........................................................200
Construction and Industrial Training..............................................200
Occupational Extension Courses (Medical):........................................200
Electronic Medical Health Records..................................................200
Hippa Compliance (On-line)...............................................................201
Human Anatomy & Physiology, I or II (On-line)...........................201
Medical Terminology............................................................................201
Medical Transcription (On-line).........................................................201
Computer Education....................................................................................201
Introduction to PC’s/Windows 7.......................................................201
Microsoft Excel........................................................................................201
Accounting................................................................................................201
Web Page Creation & Web Graphics...............................................201
Customized Training Program..................................................................201
Fast Track Maintenance Program............................................................201
Course Information................................................................................201
Program Design......................................................................................202
Program Length and Location...........................................................202
Student Population................................................................................202
Cost to Industry.......................................................................................202
Small Business Center..................................................................................202
Workshops, Seminars and Courses..................................................202
Counseling/Referral...............................................................................202
Resources Library...................................................................................202
Co-Sponsorship.......................................................................................202
Continuing Education...........................................................................202
Starting a Small Business.....................................................................203
Buying and Selling a Small Business................................................203
Credit and Collections..........................................................................203
Customer Relations................................................................................203
Employee Motivation............................................................................203
Inventory and Control...........................................................................203
Labor Laws and Regulations..............................................................203
Marketing and Advertising.................................................................203
Money Management.............................................................................203
REAL.............................................................................................................203
Recordkeeping........................................................................................203
Other Small Business Management Courses................................203
Industrial/Business/Community Linkages.....................................203
Human Resources Development............................................................203
Basic Computer Skills............................................................................204
Career Readiness Certificate (CRC)...................................................204
Internet KeyTrain Lab............................................................................204
Pathways to Professional Administrative Assistant...................204
Services Industry Training Academy...............................................204
Succeeding in the Banking Industry...............................................204
WorkKeys...................................................................................................204
Where Can I Get More Information..................................................204
BioAg...........................................................................................................204
Community Outreach...........................................................................205
Customized Resources..........................................................................205
Industry Partners....................................................................................205
Return on Investment...........................................................................205
World Class Training..............................................................................205
Emergency Services Training....................................................................205
Emergency Medical Technician.........................................................205
Health Related Training........................................................................205
EMT-Paramedic Course........................................................................205
Nursing Assistant I or II.........................................................................205
Fire Service Training..............................................................................206
Rescue Technician Certification Training.......................................206
Driver Operations Training..................................................................207
Hazardous Materials Certification....................................................207
Basic Law Enforcement Training.......................................................207
Detention Officer (Jailer) Certification Course.............................207
Community Services Education...............................................................207
Community Services Education Course Descriptions.....................208
Drawing and Oil Painting, Pottery, Wine Making, and
Motorcycle Rider Course-Beginning...............................................208
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Building 1: Biology Lab, Faculty Offices, Welding,
General Classroom
Building 2: Administration, Business Office, Campus
Security, Institutional Services, Instruction
& Support Services, President’s Office
Building 3: College and Career Readiness,
Cosmetology, Faculty Offices, College and
Career Readiness (Basic Skill)
Building 4: Faculty Offices, Library, Media Services,
Open Computer Lab
Building 5: Curriculum Administration, Faculty Offices
Building 6: Physical Plant Operations
Building 7: General Classrooms, Science Labs,
Faculty Offices
Building 8: General Classrooms, Early Childhood,
Early Childhood Lab, Early College Liaison
Office, Faculty Offices
Building 9: AC, Heating & Refrigeration, Adult High
School, Bookstore, Electrical Systems
Technology, Faculty Offices, General
Classrooms, Tiered Lecture/Demo Room
Building 10: Institutional Storage Facility
Building 11: Basic Law Enforcement Training,
Faculty Offices, General Classrooms
Building 12: Adult Basic Education, Compensatory
Education, Advanced Manufacturing Labs,
Faculty Offices, General Classrooms,
Industrial Systems Technology
Building 13: Fred G. Williams Jr. Student Center,
Admissions, Vending, Computer Services,
Counseling, Disability Services, Executive
Dining Room, Financial Aid, Records &
Registration, Student Government, Student
Lounge, Testing Center, Tutorial Services
Building 14: 1st Floor:
Business Programs, Culinary Arts Dining
Room, Culinary Technology, Faculty
Offices, General Classrooms, Smart
Classroom, Pearson Vue Testing Center,
Pottery, Print Shop, RCC Foundation, Inc.
2nd Floor:
Business Programs, Faculty Offices,
General Classrooms, Student Support
Services (TRIO), The Learning
Center (TLC)
Building 15: Auditorium, Board Room
Building 17: 1st Floor
Conference Room, Emergency Services
Education, Faculty Offices, General
Classrooms, Lecture Room, Open
Computer Lab, Radiography, Respiratory
Therapy
2nd Floor
Emergency Medical Science, Faculty
Offices, General Classrooms, Nursing,
Nursing Assistant, Surgical Technology
Building 18: Advanced Manufacturing Grant, BioAg
Center, CE Administration, Conference
Rooms, GATE (Growing America Through
Entrepreneurship), General Classrooms,
Human Resources Development, Industry
Services, Occupational Extension/
Community Services, SCORE Office,
Small Business Center
Note: Visitor parking located in front of buildings
1 & 2, between buildings 3 & 14 and in
front of building 17
BUILDING DIRECTORY
Callboxes are located throughout the
campus in the event of an emergency.
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AC/Heating & Refrigeration..................................Building 9
A.D. Lewis Auditorium........................................ Building 15
Advanced Manufacturing Grant.......................... Building 18
Administration.......................................................Building 2
Admissions......................................................... Building 13
Adult Basic Education......................................... Building 12
Adult High School.................................................Building 9
Campus Security..................................................Building 2
Computer Services............................................. Building 13
College and Career Readiness............................Building 3
Basic Law Enforcement Training........................ Building 11
BB&T Conference Center................................... Building 18
Board Room....................................................... Building 15
Bookstore.............................................................Building 9
Business Programs.................. Building 14, 1st & 2nd Floor
Business Office....................................................Building 2
Campbell Soup Conference Room..................... Building 18
Compensatory Education................................... Building 12
Conference Room...............................Building 17, 1st Floor
Continuing Education Labs................................. Building 12
Cosmetology.........................................................Building 3
Counseling.......................................................... Building 13
Culinary Arts Dining Room..................Building 14, 1st Floor
Culinary Arts........................................Building 14, 1st Floor
Curriculum Administration....................................Building 5
Disability Services.............................................. Building 13
Early Childhood....................................................Building 8
Early Childhood Lab.............................................Building 8
Early College Liaison Office.................................Building 8
Educational Services............................................Building 5
Electrical Systems Technology.............................Building 9
Emergency Medical Personnel........................... Building 17
Emergency Medical Science..............Building 17, 2nd Floor
Emergency Services Education......................... Building 17
Executive Dining Room...................................... Building 13
Faculty Offices......Buildings 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18
Financial Aid....................................................... Building 13
RCC Foundation, Inc...........................Building 14, 1st Floor
Fred G. Williams Jr. Student Center................... Building 13
GATE..................................................................Building 18
General Classrooms....Buildings 1, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18
HRD....................................................................Building 18
Industrial Labs....................................................Building 12
Industrial Systems Technology...........................Building 12
Institutional Services.............................................Building 2
Institutional Storage Facility................................Building 10
Instruction & Support Services.............................Building 2
The Learning Center..........................Building 14, 2nd Floor
Library...................................................................Building 4
Literacy Education................................................Building 3
Lumbee Guaranty Bank Conference Room........Building 18
Media Services........................................Library, Building 4
Metzger Conference Room.................................Building 18
Nursing.............................................. Building 17, 2nd Floor
Nursing Assistant............................... Building 17, 2nd Floor
Open Computer Lab................................Library, Building 4
Open Computer Lab............................Building 17, 1st Floor
Physical Plant Operations.....................................Building 6
Pottery................................................ Building 14, 1st Floor
Print Shop........................................... Building 14, 1st Floor
Radiography........................................Building 17, 1st Floor
Records & Registration.......................................Building 13
Respiratory Therapy............................Building 17, 1st Floor
Science Labs.................................................. Buildings 1, 7
SCORE Office....................................................Building 18
Small Business Center.......................................Building 18
Smart Classroom................................ Building 14, 1st Floor
Student Government...........................................Building 13
Student Lounge..................................................Building 13
Surgical Technology.......................... Building 17, 2nd Floor
Testing Center.....................................................Building 13
Tiered Lecture/Demo Room.................................Building 9
The Learning Center (TLC)................Building 14, 2nd Floor
TRIO..................................................Building 14, 2nd Floor
Tutorial Services.................................................Building 13
Welding.................................................................Building 1
Charles V. Chrestman Workforce Development
Center.................................................................Building 18
Note: Visitor parking located in front of buildings 1 & 2,
between buildings 3 & 14 and in front of building 17
CAMPUS DIRECTORY
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The Campus
Robeson Community College is located at the intersection
of US 301 and Interstate 95 (Exit 22) in Lumberton making
it one of the most visible institutions in the North Carolina
Community College System.
Millions of tourists each year travel I-95, catching more than
a glimpse of the attractive landscape that makes up the 127
acre campus. The College also has a 20-acre Emergency
Services Training Center located southeast of Lumberton on
Highway 72, at the Progress Energy Weatherspoon Power
Plant. Campus facilities occupy more than 227,665 square
feet in classrooms, offices, and laboratories.
Campus Visits
Visitors to Robeson Community College are welcome.
Offices are open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m.
to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To
arrange a guided tour of our campus, please contact the
Admissions Office at 910-272-3356.
History of the College
The community college movement expanded into Robeson
County with the establishment of an extension unit of a
nearby technical institute in 1965. The unit was established
at the Barker Ten-Mile Elementary School seven miles
north of Lumberton. Twenty full-time curriculum students
enrolled the first year.
When the College became independent of Fayetteville
Technical Institute three years later, it was named Robeson
Technical Institute, and a local Board of Trustees comprised
of eight members was appointed. Two more name changes
have taken place since that time to its present name
of Robeson Community College. However, the College
remains committed to serving all sectors of the county
with vocational, technical, college transfer, and continuing
education programs.
Three building phases beginning in 1972 and finishing
in 1988 made the RCC Campus a 188,662 square-foot
facility, which now houses over $2 million in equipment
and 23 curriculum programs, along with a variety of
continuing education programs. In the summer of 1995,
the construction of the Emergency Services Training Center
began. This center is located southeast of Lumberton
Highway 72 at the Carolina Power and Light Weatherspoon
Power Plant. Dedication for the facility was held on April
13, 1997. It supports the disciplines of law enforcement,
rescue, and firefighting. It is a state-of-the-art facility which
allows the College to expand its training opportunities and
provide the highest level of quality in each of the courses
taught in these occupations.
Robeson Community College’s 30th year was a
monumental one. During 1995-96, the College celebrated
its Diamond Anniversary and the many partnerships
throughout the county and state which have contributed
to its success. The College Transfer program replaced the
General Education program in curriculum in 1997, opening
up many more educational opportunities for RCC students
who choose to further their education through one of the
state’s universities.
In 2004, the College completed its Continuing Education
facility at COMtech. This 18,000 square foot facility houses
various continuing education programs including Adult
High School, Adult Basic Education, Compensatory
Education, occupational extension, and business and
industry training courses.
In 2005, renovations were completed to Building 9 on
the College’s main campus. State-of-the-art labs were
completed to support the College’s Electrical/Electronics
Program as well as upgrades to various parts of the
building. A new bookstore was completed and is located in
the renovated facility.
In the spring of 2006, a new state-of-the-art Health Science
Building was completed. This 39,013 square foot facility
houses the College’s Health Science programs and medical
programs operated through the College’s Continuing
Education division. With the addition of this facility, this
brings the College’s total facility square footage at its main
campus to 227,665.
Commitment of RCC to its students and the citizenry of
Robeson County was seen with the excellent reports of
various auditing agencies in the state. There are currently
190 carefully selected full-time RCC employees who now
serve RCC, which represents a figure 30 times as many as
when the College first opened its doors in 1965 with six
full-time employees. Another 370 part-time personnel teach
and provide services to the student body on an annual
basis.
The Community College System
Robeson Community College is one of 58 colleges in the
North Carolina Community College System. Most of the
development of the present day system occurred as a
result of the formation of Industrial Education Centers in
the 1950’s, established to help give North Carolina the skills
needed to move from working on the farm to working in
industry.
The passage of the Community College Act in 1963 created
today’s system. The system, the third largest in the United
States, is made up of community colleges, technical
colleges, and technical institutions. Although the names
differ, the goals are principally the same; job training.
Accreditation
Robeson Community College is a tax-assisted, two-year
public institution. Robeson Community College is
accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates,
diplomas and associate degrees. Contact the Commission
on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia
30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about
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the accreditation of Robeson Community College. Most
programs offered by the College have been approved for
the enrollment of eligible veterans. RCC is also accredited
by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, Commission on
Accreditation of Health Science Education Programs,
the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care,
Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical
Technology, and the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Arts
and Redken Laboratories in New York, New York.
Mission Statement
Robeson Community College is an open door,
comprehensive, public community college committed to
promoting lifelong learning opportunities to the diverse
population of Robeson County and the surrounding region
by offering associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
As a member of the North Carolina Community College
System, Robeson Community College values excellence in
teaching and learning. Offering affordable, accessible, and
quality academic and student support programs, Robeson
Community College accomplishes its mission through:
• Transfer programs that prepare students for
admission to four-year institutions in pursuit of a
baccalaureate degree.
• Workforce programs that prepare students
for employment in a career and assist in the
development of a skilled regional workforce.
• Pre-College courses that develop academic skills for
students in preparation for their selected course of
study.
• College and career readiness programs that advance
literacy and life management skills.
• Adult and continuing education programs and
services that foster personal, professional, and
economic development.
• Academic and student support services designed to
assist students in achieving their education goals and
career objectives.
• Community outreach activities that contribute to
the region’s social, economic, and public service
opportunities.
Institutional Goals
Policy: It is the policy of Robeson Community College that
a set of approved Institutional Goals be established by the
Board of Trustees to guide the President and all employees
in carrying out the mission of the College.
Comments/Clarifications:
The following constitute the Institutional Goals upon
adoption of this policy:
1. Organization and Administration–The College will
make available contemporary, competent management
necessary to bring together its various resources and
allocate them effectively to accomplish its institutional
goals.
2. Fiscal Responsibility–The College will effect fiscal
responsibly by maintaining a financial management
system that adheres to generally accepted accounting
practices, is audited as prescribed by the state and
accrediting entities, and provides financial stability
necessary to the successful operation of the institution.
3. College Facilities–The College will provide facilities
that are safe, clean, accessible, neat and organized in a
manner that is appealing to students, supportive of the
teaching-learning process, contribute to an atmosphere
for effective learning, and easily accessible for business
related functions.
4. Educational Programs–The College will strive to
offer high quality education programs and services
that are directly related to the purpose and goals of
the institution, to the ability and preparation of the
students admitted, and to the financial and instructional
resources of the institution.
5. Educational Support Services–The College will provide
a variety of support services that include library;
instructional support services; student development
services; computer services; and those services that
complement the educational, cultural, and social
development of the student.
6. Life-Long Learning–The College will strive to offer a
variety of programs to support life-long learning in such
areas as the adult high school; adult basic education;
continuing education; public and community service;
workforce development and training; and human
resource development.
7. Faculty and Staff–The College will endeavor to recruit,
retain and develop high performance faculty and staff
needed to achieve the education and training objectives
of the institution in a professional and ethical manner.
8. Technology–The College will encourage and support
faculty and staff in the effective and efficient use of
instructional technology and administrative computing
systems.
9. Institutional Advancement–The College will pursue
a program of institutional advancement which may
include development and fund raising, institutional/
public relations, and alumni affairs.
10. Institutional Effectiveness–The College will strive to
continually document institutional effectiveness using
a system of planning and performance evaluation,
institutional research and data analysis.
11. Community Service–The College will serve as a
resource to promote the personal, professional, social,
and cultural development of people and communities
throughout the service area.
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Robeson Community College
Performance Measures for Student Success
2013 Report
The Performance Measures for Student Success Report is the North Carolina Community College System’s
major accountability document. This annual performance report is based on data compiled from the
previous year and serves to inform colleges and the public on the performance of our 58 community
colleges.
In 1993, the State Board of Community Colleges began monitoring performance data on specific measures
to ensure public accountability for programs and services. In 1998, the General Assembly directed the State
Board to review past performance measures and define standards to ensure programs and services ofered
by community colleges in North Carolina were of sufficient quality.
In 2010, President Scott Ralls established a Performance Measures Committee to develop new performance-based
student success measures to go into effect in 2013. The Committee was led by two community
college presidents, Dr. Dennis Massey of Pitt Community College and Dr. Molly Parkhill of Blue Ridge
Community College. The Committee was comprised of college presidents, vice-presidents, faculty, and
directors from a diverse group of colleges representing various areas of expertise.
After a year of researching, drafting, and soliciting feedback from college faculty and staff on potential
measures, the Committee formally presented the following eight measures to the State Board.
• Basic Skills Student Progress*
• Developmental Student Success Rate in College-Level English Courses
• First Year Progression
• Licensure and Certification Passing Rate
• GED Diploma Passing Rate*
• Developmental Student Success Rate in College‐Level Math Courses
• Curriculum Student Completion
• College Transfer Performance
In November 2011, the State Board formally approved the Performance Measures. These measures were
then submitted to the General Assembly in March 2012 and later adopted in June 2012 through Section 8.5
of S.L. 2012-142.
As the revised performance measures were being finalized, attention was turned to developing
recommendations for incorporating performance into colleges’ regular formula budget allocations. In
May 2012, President Ralls appointed a team of college presidents to a Performance Funding Committee to
develop a performance funding model. This committee was led by State Board Chairman K. Ray Bailey and
Garret Hinshaw, President of Catawba Valley Community College.
One of the outcomes of this committee was the establishment of system‐wide “baselines” and “goals” for
each measure. The committee recommended using consistent, statistically‐defined baselines and goals to
promote transparency, simplicity, and objectivity. This utilization of baselines and goals is a departure from
the System’s historical use of “standards.”
Based on three years of historical data (if available) for each measure, baselines were set two standard
deviations below the system mean, and the goals were set one standard deviation above the system mean.
These baselines and goals remain static for three years and will be reset in the 2016 Report.
* Basic Skills Student Progress and GED Diploma Pass Rates are not performance funding components this
year.
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Robeson Community College
Performance Measures & Standards
2013 Report Card
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
NCCCS
BASELINE
NCCCS
GOAL
NCCCS
AVERAGE
RCC’S
PERFORMANCE
1. Basic Skills Student Progress Not a Peformance Funding Component this Year
2. GED Diploma Passing Rate Not a Peformance Funding Component this Year
3. Developmental Student Success Rate
in College-Level English Courses 45.2 % 74.9 % 63.7 % 52.9 %
4. Developmental Student Success Rate
in College-Level Math Courses 47.5 % 75.4 % 64.8 % 56.3 %
5. First Year Progression 53.2 % 74.6 % 67.8 % 49.0 %
6. Curriculum Student Completion 28.6 % 45.6 % 41.6 % 37.8 %
7. Licensure and Certification Passing Rate 71.0 % 91.7 % 85.2 % 77.9 %
8. College Transfer Performance 71.2 % 93.8 % 87.6 % 71.0 %
Source: http://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/Publications/docs/Publications/2013%20Performance%20
Measures%20 Report.pdf
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GENERAL POLICIES
General
Robeson Community College publishes this catalog and
student handbook in order to provide students and others
with information about the College and its programs. The
provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as an
irrevocable contract between student and RCC. The College
reserves the right to change any provisions, requirements
or schedules at any time or to add or withdraw courses or
program offerings. Every effort will be made to minimize
the inconvenience such changes might create for students.
Privacy Rights Act of Parents and Students
Public Law 93-380
Robeson Community College adheres to the guidelines
developed by the Department of Education regarding the
Privacy Rights of Parents and Students.
The College provides students and parents of dependent
students access to official records directly related to
them and limits dissemination of personally identifiable
information without the student’s consent. Students
enrolled at Robeson Community College may review
guidelines and procedures regarding Public Law 93-
380 in this publication and in the Office of Records and
Registration.
Nondiscrimination Policy
Robeson Community College’s Board of Trustees and staff
recognize the importance of equal opportunity in all phases
of the College’s operations and has officially adopted a
position of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color,
sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, or other non-relevant
factors. This policy applies to both students and
employees at all levels of the College’s operations.
Drugs and Alcohol Policy
The use and abuse of drugs and alcohol are subjects of
immediate concerns in our society. These problems are
extremely complex and ones for which there are no easy
solutions. From a safety perspective, the users and/or
abusers of drugs or alcohol may impair the well-being of
all employees, students, and the public at large, and may
result in property damage to the College. Therefore, in
compliance with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace and
Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations, it is the
policy of Robeson Community College that the unlawful
use, possession, distribution, manufacture, or dispensation
of a controlled substance or alcohol, is prohibited while
on College premises, the College workplace, or as part of
any College sponsored activity. Any employee or student
violating this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up
to and including termination or expulsion and referred for
prosecution. The specifics of this policy may be found in the
RCC Library and Counseling and Career Center.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Prevention
Program
Robeson Community College operates a drug abuse
awareness prevention program for all students and
employees. Counseling, information and referral services
are provided by professionally trained counselors.
Counselors are available to talk with anyone concerning
drug/alcohol use. Counselors may be contacted directly or
indirectly. Persons requesting anonymity may telephone
the Counseling and Career Center for information without
disclosing their names (272-3335). Referrals to external
agencies may be appropriate in some situations. Counselors
are knowledgeable concerning treatment, length of
residential stay, costs, etc. of local outside agencies.
Statement on AIDS
The primary goal of Robeson Community College in
response to the AIDS virus is education. Information is
available to all curriculum and non-curriculum students,
College employees, faculty, and staff. Information about
the AIDS policy can be obtained from the Counseling and
Career Center and/or this publication.
INTERNET AND COMPUTER NETWORK
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
Network Mission
The network, and its extension, the Internet, offer an
abundance of educational material as well as opportunities
for collaboration and the exchange of ideas and
information. Robeson Community College recognizes the
educational value of the Internet, and strongly encourages
the responsible use of the network by all students and
employees. Successful operation mandates that all users
view the network as a shared resource, and work together
to maintain its integrity by behaving in a responsible,
conscientious manner.
This policy describes the types of network applications
that are contrary to our network mission and which are
therefore prohibited. These are guidelines only and are not
meant to be an exhaustive list of prohibited activities.
Definition of User
A user is defined as any person who is not Information
Technology Services Personnel who has been assigned a
valid network logon by the network administrator. Such
logons (or accounts) should be used only by the owner of
the account in a legal and ethical fashion.
Privacy Rights and Security
Student and employee’s data files, email, and electronic
storage areas are considered the property of Robeson
Community College, subject to Robeson Community
College’s control and inspection. The system administrator
may access all such files and communications to
ensure system integrity and user compliance with the
requirements of this policy and any associated regulations.
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Students and employees should not expect that
information stored on the network will be private.
Users are responsible for the use of their individual
accounts and should take all reasonable precautions to
prevent others from being able to use their accounts. Under
no conditions should a user provide his or her password
to another person. Users will immediately notify the
Information Technology Services if they have identified
a possible security problem relating to misappropriated
passwords.
Robeson Community College takes all necessary steps
to ensure your privacy. The institution does not collect
nor share any personal information that could identify
you, unless you affirmatively choose to make personal
information available to us. Robeson Community College
does not share any personal information provided by
visitors such as email addresses or information submitted
via online forms. This information is solely used to assist
visitors as necessary. If the college cannot initially assist
visitors, then we will redirect them to someone within the
institution who is better suited to provide a resolution.
Prohibited Use
A. Illegal or Destructive Activities
Users may not use the network for any purpose that
violates the law- or threatens the integrity of the network or
individual workstations. Prohibited activities include, but
are not limited to:
1. Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the network,
or going beyond their authorized access. This includes
attempting to log on through another person’s account
or accessing another person’s files, attempting to
obtain passwords, or attempting to remove any existing
network security functions. Users will not actively search
for security problems, as this will be construed as an
illegal attempt to gain access.
2. Intentionally developing or using programs to harass
other users or attempting to violate the security or alter
software components of any other network, service or
system. Examples of such activities include hacking,
cracking into, monitoring or using systems without
authorization, scanning ports, conducting denial-of-service
attacks and distributing viruses or other harmful
software.
3. Attempting to damage hardware, software or data
belonging to the college or other users. This includes
adding, altering or deleting files or programs on local
or network hard drives and removing or damaging
equipment such as mice, motherboards, speakers or
printers.
4. Fraudulent use of credit card numbers to purchase
online merchandise.
5. Distributing or downloading licensed software or
installing software such as games or music in violation of
software license agreements (piracy). This includes any
peer-to-peer file sharing.
B. Inappropriate Material
Users will not use the network to access or distribute
material that is obscene, pornographic, indecent or hateful,
that advocates illegal acts or that advocates violence or
discrimination toward other people. This includes but is
not restricted to distribution through email, newsgroups or
web pages. Exceptions may be made if the purpose of such
access is to conduct research with approval from a faculty
member.
C. Respect for Other Users
Restrictions against inappropriate language or images
apply to personal email, newsgroup postings and material
posted on web pages. Users will not use obscene, profane,
vulgar, inflammatory, threatening, cyber-bullying,
or disrespectful language. Users will not post false,
defamatory, or derogatory information about a person or
organization or information that, if acted upon, could cause
damage to individuals or property.
Users will not harass other persons through the network.
Such harassment includes, but is not limited to, distribution
of unsolicited advertising, chain letters, or email spamming
(sending an annoying or unnecessary message to a large
number of people). If a user is told by a person to stop
sending that person messages, the user must stop. Users
will not post personal contact information about other
people, including addresses, telephone number, home
address, work address, etc. Users will not forward messages
sent to them privately without permission of the persons
who sent the messages. Users must not send email that
does not accurately identify the sender, the sender’s return
email address, and the email address of origin.
D. Resource Limits
No software shall be downloaded from the Internet or email
on a workstation without prior permission from Information
Technology personnel. Software installed by any user
other than IT personnel is considered a violation of policy.
If authorized, users will download files at a time when the
network is not being heavily used and immediately remove
the file from the network server to their workstation. Users
have a right to temporary use of disk storage space and
are responsible for keeping their disk usage below the
maximum size allocated. Extremely large files, if left on the
network for an extended period, may be removed at the
discretion of the Chief Information Officer.
Users will check their email frequently, delete unwanted
messages promptly, and stay within their email quota.
Where applicable, users will comply with state and federal
statutes governing public record retention. Users will
subscribe only to discussion group mail lists that advance
and are relevant to their education or professional/career
development. Users will unsubscribe to discussion groups
before any vacation, break, or other extended absence from
the college.
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Users are to utilize the college email only for the purposes
related to the college and performance of their jobs. Use
of college technology, including email accounts, is limited
to purposes related to the college and employees’ job
performance. Use of college technology for private financial
gain, advertising, solicitation, proselytization or fund-raising
for any non-college purpose will be considered a violation
of this policy.
E. Theft of Intellectual Property
Users must respect the legal protection provided by
copyright law and license agreements related to content,
text, music, computer software and any other protected
materials. Users will not plagiarize works that they find
on the Internet. Plagiarism is taking the ideas or writings
of others and presenting them as if they were original
to the user. Users will respect the rights of copyright
owners. Copyright infringement occurs when an individual
inappropriately reproduces a work that is protected by
a copyright. If a work contains language that specifies
acceptable use of that work, the user shall follow the
expressed requirements. If the user is unsure whether or
not they can use a work, they should request permission
from the copyright owner. Unauthorized distribution
of copyrighted material such as through peer-to-peer
networks, may subject users to civil and criminal penalties.
Personal Safety of Users
In order to better protect Robeson Community College
users from offensive, obscene, or dangerous material,
access to the Internet through the Robeson Community
College’s computer equipment is subject to the following
restrictions:
Virus Protection
To maintain a secure and reliable computing environment
within our campus, Robeson Community College requires
all computers connected to the network, or that could
be connected to the network, to have a reliable and
updated anti-virus scan program on each computer. This
program must be updated and scans must be performed
on a regular basis. The Information Technology Services
shall maintain network-level anti-virus protection. Any
person who knowingly introduces a virus, worm, or Trojan
horse programs onto any computer or server is subject to
disciplinary action, including restitution.
Security Awareness
All users who have access to computers, email, or other
forms of electronic data must acknowledge that they have
read and agree to comply with all Robeson Community
College Policies and network security procedures adopted
by Information Technology Services.
Username and Password
Robeson Community College requires all employees to be
properly identified and authenticated before being allowed
to access the college network. Users are responsible for
safeguarding their passwords and are responsible for all
transactions using their passwords. No individual may
assign his or her account or password to any other person.
Any person who deliberately makes their account available
to an unauthorized user will incur termination of their
account. Similarly, any person who fraudulently gains
access to another person’s password or account will incur
disciplinary action.
Network Security
Any and all actions that jeopardize the integrity and
stability of the network by violating the network security
standards outlined in the Acceptable Use Policy or
other college policy is subject to disciplinary action
commensurate to the level of risk or damage incurred.
Access
Employees and students who are given written
authorization may connect to the college network for
college activities through a wired or wireless connection
after demonstrating compliance with security procedures
established by the Information Technology Services.
This policy prohibits wired or wireless connections of
privately owned computing devices to the private college
network. Privately owned computing devices are allowed
to access the open non-secure college wireless network.
The Chief Information Officer must approve any deviation
to this.
Students must be in good academic standing in order to
have active accounts.
Remote Access
This policy refers to connection to the college computing
network from outside of the Robeson Community College
network, such as from an employee’s home.
The computer systems, networks and data repositories of
the college’s network are critical resources and must be
protected against unauthorized access, malicious access,
and disruption of service. Authorized users of the college’s
computer systems, networks and data repositories may be
permitted to remotely connect to those systems, networks
and data repositories for the conduct of college related
business only through secure, authenticated and carefully
managed access methods.
Remote access (VPN) accounts will only be given in
certain circumstances and must be approved by the Chief
Information Officer.
Technology Hardware and Software Procurement
To maintain high levels of reliability, cost effectiveness, and
interoperability of communications and data technology
within the college, Robeson Community College requires
all technology purchases, with the exception of toner/ink
cartridges, to be approved by the Information Technology
Services. All hardware and software that is nonstandard in
nature must be approved through Information Technology
Services.
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Purchases of software must be approved through
Information Technology Services.
Student Information System
Robeson Community College maintains a computerized
database system (Datatel) for a wide variety of information
management purposes. Much of the information is personal
information on students, faculty, employees, alumni
and friends of the college. Robeson Community College
considers the security of this information to be one of the
college’s most serious responsibilities, and accordingly,
access to these databases is limited to persons who have
a legitimate need to use the information to advance the
academic and administrative goals of the college. Persons
who are given passwords and have legitimate access to
the information have a strict responsibility to ensure that
this information is used appropriately, and that the privacy
of persons identified through this information is strictly
protected. This responsibility extends both to information
available on computer screens as well as information
available in print media, including all printouts, manual
dossiers, correspondence files, directories, and similar forms
of information banks.
Telephone System and Voice-Mail
Robeson Community College provides telephone and
voice mail access for all faculty and employees. Full-time
faculty and employees receive phone numbers and voice
mailboxes when they begin employment at Robeson
Community College. The same policies and expectations
that govern e-mail also govern voice mail and telephone
usage.
Any use of Robeson Community College telephones for
any fraudulent or illegal purpose will incur severe penalties,
including the possible involvement of law enforcement
authorities as well as disciplinary action by Robeson
Community College.
Telephone misconduct includes misuse of telephone
credit cards, misuse of long-distance, theft of telephone
instruments, and any related misconduct.
Blogs, Online Journals and Social Networking Sites
Robeson Community College recognizes the broad array
of communications and networking tools available in the
online environment. Robeson Community College is not
responsible for any blogs, online journals, social networking
sites or other communications and information tools except
those that the college chooses to maintain officially on its
website or in other locations. Only Robeson Community
College’s officially maintained and approved website and
other locations may use Robeson Community College’s
logo, domain name and symbols.
Robeson Community College has no official relationship,
nor does Robeson Community College approve, any
communications or references that occur on other websites,
blogs, social networking sites or other Internet locations.
Robeson Community College accepts no responsibility for
materials that appear or communications or representations
that occur on such external websites, including but not
limited to, myspace.com, facebook.com, livejournal.com,
friendster.com, craigslist.com and similar sites.
Robeson Community College reminds all students,
faculty and employees that all communications and
representations must be truthful in accord with Robeson
Community College’s Honor System, regardless of the place
where the communications occur. Additionally, Robeson
Community College reserves the right to take appropriate
disciplinary action whenever Robeson Community College
discovers dishonest, defamatory or illegal conduct online,
even if the conduct occurs through an external website.
Such conduct might include, but is not limited to, evidence
of drug use or underage drinking, harassment or slander,
child pornography and criminal activity of any kind.
Library Systems
The Robeson Community College Library maintains
an online catalog. The Library also has access to other
databases and information resources. Policies governing
the use of the Library systems and resources are available
through the Library. Users are reminded that the
“acceptable use” statement and other policies contained in
this guide also apply to the use of library resources.
Violation of this Policy
In the event there is an allegation that a student or
employee has violated the Acceptable-Use Policy and
Agreement, the student or employee will be provided with
a written notice of the alleged violation and an opportunity
to present an explanation before an administrator.
Disciplinary actions will be tailored to meet specific
concerns related to the violation and to assist the student
or employee in gaining the self-discipline necessary to
behave appropriately on a computer network. The Chief
Information Officer has authority to disable any account
where there is a violation of this policy.
The college may at its sole discretion determine whether
a use of the network is a violation of this policy. Violations
of this policy may result in a demand for immediate
removal of offending material, blocked access, suspension
or termination of the users account, or other action
appropriate to the violation. The college reserves the right
to act without notice when necessary, as determined by the
administration. The college may involve, and will cooperate
with law enforcement officials if criminal activity is
suspected. Violators may also be subject to civil or criminal
liability under applicable law.
Robeson Community College Logo
Robeson Community College owns its name, its seal, logo
and images, and no one may use the name, seal, logo
or images of Robeson Community College on print or
electronic communications without explicit permission
(permission is implied for uses related to work at Robeson
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Community College; examples distinguishing such uses:
using letterhead is permitted for official correspondence
but not for personal letters, and in the same way in
cyberspace, using the college name and logo generally
would be permitted for official web pages but not for
personal web pages. Similarly, while the name “Robeson
Community College” might appear on individual addresses
or resumes for identification purposes, the oficial name
of the college may not be used in ways that imply
endorsement, oversight or ownership without explicit
agreement with the college.) Robeson Community College
owns the domain name robeson.edu, and no one may
use this domain address other than persons authorized by
Robeson Community College.
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Governance
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State Board of Community Colleges
Member Appointment
Dr. Linwood Powell, Chair......................................................................................................................................................................... Fayetteville – Senate
Mr. K. Ray Bailey, Vice Chair............................................................................................................................................................................Asheville – House
Mr. Will Collins........................................................................................................................................................................................................Raleigh – House
The Honorable Janet Cowell.............................................................................................................................................................Raleigh – State Treasure
The Honorable Dan Forest................................................................................................................................................................ Charlotte – Lt. Governor
Mr. Jimmie E. Ford.....................................................................................................................................................................................Goldsboro – Region 5
Dr. Stuart B. Fountain ................................................................................................................................................................................ Asheboro – At Large
Mr. Clyde Higgs..........................................................................................................................................................................................Kannapolis – At Large
Mr. Wade Bryan “Bobby” Irwin, Jr.................................................................................................................................................................Sparta – Region 2
Mr. Matthew Jones.........................................................................................................................................................................................................Ex – Officio
Ms. Janet K. Lowder.......................................................................................................................................................................................Albemarle – House
Mr. Edwin H. Madden, Jr.............................................................................................................................................................................. Cashiers – Region 1
Ms. Hilda Pinnix-Ragland.....................................................................................................................................................................................Cary –Region 3
Dr. Samuel Powell...........................................................................................................................................................................................Burlington – House
Mr. Edward “Lynn” Raye...............................................................................................................................................................................Marshville – Senate
Dr. Darrell Saunders.........................................................................................................................................................................................Archdale – Senate
Mr. Scott Shook...........................................................................................................................................................................................Greenville – Region 6
Ms. B. Joanne Steiner......................................................................................................................................................................................Raleigh – At Large
Mr. Allen H. Wellons, J.D...........................................................................................................................................................................Smithfield – Region 4
Ms. Ann Whitford...............................................................................................................................................................................Morehead City – At Large
Mr. James J. Woody, Jr......................................................................................................................................................................................Roxboro – Senate
North Carolina Community College System.................................................................................................................Dr. Scott Rawls, President
Robeson Community College Board of Trustees
Appointed by Robeson County .........................................................................................................................................
Board of Commissioners Expiration of Term
Sammy Cox.................................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2015
Lillie C. McKoy............................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2016
Noah Woods...............................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2017
Lucille Evans, Vice Chair.........................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2014
Appointed by Robeson County Board of Education
George D. Regan, Chair..........................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2015
Emma L. Locklear......................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2016
Shirley H. Stockton...................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2017
George McPhaul.......................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2014
Appointed by Governor of North Carolina
Tommy Wellington...................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2015
Sue C. Wester..............................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2016
Linda Metzger............................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2017
Bonnie Sanders.........................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2014
Robeson Community College
Dr. Pamela T. Hilbert, President
Secretary
SGA President
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Programs of Study
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OFFERED
UNIVERSITY/TRANSFER DEGREES
Associate in Arts Degree
Associate in Science Degree
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Associate Degree Nursing
Business Administration
Computer Information Technology
Criminal Justice Technology
Culinary Arts
Early Childhood Associate
Electrical Systems Technology
General Occupational Technology
Industrial Systems Technology
Medical Office Administration
Office Administration
Radiography
Respiratory Therapy
Diploma Programs
Transfer Core Diploma-Arts
Transfer Core Diploma-Science
Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology
Cosmetology
Electrical Systems Technology
Industrial Systems Technology
Practical Nursing
Surgical Technology
Certificate Programs
Air Conditioning Installation and Maintenance
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Criminal Justice Technology
C
orrections Essentials
C
ourt Foundations
Fundamental Principles of Law Enforcement
Electrical Systems Technology
Industrial Systems Technology
Information Technology Fundamentals
L
ateral Entry Teacher
Machine Shop-CNC Operator
Microsoft Office
Nursing Assistant
Specialized Studies
Pre-College (Developmental)
The following programs are offered as online programs.
Associate in Arts Degree
Business Administration
Early Childhood
Criminal Justice
Career and College Promise Programs
Core 44 College Transfer Certificate Pathways
Business and Economics
Engineering and Mathematics
Humanities and Social Science
Life and Health Sciences
Career and Technical Education Certificate Pathways
Air Conditioning
Heating and Refrigeration
Business Administration
Computer Information Technology
Criminal Justice Technology
Culinary Arts
Early Childhood
Electrical Systems Technology
Industrial Systems Technology
Adult & Continuing Education Programs
Barbering
BioAg Education
Community Services Education
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Services Education
Fire Service Training
Health Related Training
Human Resources Development
Industrial Maintenance
Law Enforcement Training
New and Expanding Industry Training
Occupational Extension
Small Business Center
College & Career Readiness
Adult Basic Education
Adult High School Diploma
Compensatory Education
English as a Second Language
Family Literacy
General Educational Development
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University Transfer Degrees
This Section provides a listing of Robeson Community College’s transfer degree programs.
The College’s programs are subject to change. For an updated list, please visit the College’s
website at www.robeson.edu/academicprograms.
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The College Transfer Programs include a 44-hour general education core with courses in English composition, humanities/
fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics that introduce content and skills students have in
common, regardless of their major or degree program. Robeson Community College’s General Education courses provide
learners the opportunity to attain a diverse set of skills, knowledge, and attributes. General Education courses may enhance
learners’ existing skills or introduce learners to new disciplines and subject areas. In addition to discipline specific content,
these courses introduce general intellectual skills, such as critical thinking, communication and quantitative reasoning.
Student competencies in general intellectual skills are introduced and assessed in general education courses; however,
curriculum major courses also teach these skills embedded in program specific content. It is the reinforcement of these
competencies across disciplines and in program specific courses that advance qualified students. Therefore, RCC will assess
the extent to which students have obtained these competencies (SACS CS 3.5.1). The General Education Student Learning
Outcomes (GESLO) are defined as follows:
Written Communication
Students will be able to communicate effectively following the conventions of standard written English in areas such as
mechanics, organization, language, and support.
Critical Thinking
Students will be able to use cognitive skills necessary in application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation to solve problems in
academic and real world situations.
Quantitative Reasoning
Students will be able to use mathematical skills necessary for calculation, analysis and problem solving.
Upon completion of an AA or AS degree, graduates will have had the opportunity to develop competency in written
communication, critical thinking and quantitative reasoning. These areas provide the academic foundation required to
succeed in their academic and professional careers.
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COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAMS
Associate in Arts & Associate in Science
Degree Programs
The College/University Transfer degree programs are
designed for the person who wishes to transfer to a four-year
institution. The programs consist of a 44-hour general
education core with courses in English composition,
humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural
sciences/mathematics that lead to an Associate in Arts
degree (AA) or an Associate in Science degree (AS). The
general education core is transferable to all UNC institutions
as a block, whether or not the student has completed the
AA or AS degree, provided the student has earned a grade
of “C” or better in all the courses. These courses parallel
those required during the first two years of study at four-year
colleges and universities.
The Associate in Arts Program concentrates heavily on
the humanities and social sciences and is recommended
for those who plan to continue a Bachelor of Arts degree
program. Students in the AA program are required to take
the general education core courses in English composition,
humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural
sciences/mathematics. In addition to this core, students
must take additional college transfer courses based on their
specialized interests and needs for a total of 65 semester
hour credits. As an additional option for students, the
Associate in Arts program is offered as an online degree
program.
The Associate in Science Program concentrates heavily on
the natural sciences and mathematics and is recommended
for those who plan to continue a Bachelor of Science degree
program. Students in the AS program are required to take
the general education core courses in English composition,
humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural
sciences/mathematics. In addition to this core, students
must take additional natural sciences/mathematics college
transfer courses based on their specialized interests and
needs for a total of 65 semester hour credits.
Students in both programs are responsible for examining
the requirements of the four-year college or university to
which they plan to transfer for completion of their degree.
Counselors and academic advisors are available to assist
students in planning their programs accordingly.
The North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement
There are two articulation agreements that facilitate
the transfer of students between the North Carolina
Community College System and the four year institutions in
North Carolina. The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement
(CAA) is a statewide agreement governing the transfer of
credits between North Carolina community colleges and
public universities. The CAA is applicable to the North
Carolina community college students who have completed
the 44-hour general education core or graduated with an
Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) degree
and transfer to a constituent institution of the University
of North Carolina. The Independent Comprehensive
Agreement (ICAA), the second agreement, establishes the
procedures governing the transfer of credits for students
who transfer from a North Carolina Community College to
a signatory institution of the North Carolina Independent
Colleges and Universities. The CAA and ICAA applies to
students who are pursuing an Associate in Arts or an
Associate in Science degree and provides guidance to
those who are pursuing an Associate in Fine Arts degree.
The main difference between the Associate in Arts and
the Associate in Sciences degrees is that the Associate in
Science degree requires a stronger background in math
and science. Both degrees consist of a general education
core of at least 44 semester hours and 20-21 semester hours
of electives. The core provides opportunities for students
to know the philosophy, literature, institutions, and art of
their own culture and other cultures; to understand math
and science; to communicate with others and develop a
sense of community. The core also helps students achieve
competencies in the following: reading, writing, oral
communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and the
basic use of computers.
While general education courses may be used as electives,
electives may not be used to fulfill general education
requirements. Students must meet the receiving
university’s foreign language and/or health and physical
education requirements, if applicable, before or after
transfer to the senior institution. Only 65 semester hours are
guaranteed to transfer.
To receive maximum benefit from the CAA and ICAA,
students may transfer as juniors if they follow these
guidelines:
• Earn an Associate in Arts Degree or an Associate in
Science Degree.
• Earn a grade of “C” or better in all CAA and ICAA courses.
• Earn an overall grade-point average of a “C” or a 2.0 at
the time of transfer (course repeats will be included in
the calculation).
• Obtain acceptance at the UNC institution.
If students elect not to obtain an associate degree, they
may still transfer their general education core (44 semester
hours), provided that they have earned a “C” in each CAA
and ICAA course, earned an overall grade-point average of
a “C,” and obtained acceptance.
If students do not complete an associate degree (64
semester hours) or the general education core (44 semester
hours), receiving institutions will evaluate the transfer
credits on a course-by-course basis; and students will come
under the basic studies requirements of the receiving
institution.
Under the CAA and ICAA, no student is guaranteed
admission to the UNC institution or to any specific program
or professional school in the institution. Admission is a
competitive process.
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Associate in Arts (AA) A10100
Purpose
The Associate of Arts (AA) is a two
year degree designed for the person
who wishes to transfer to a four-year
institution. The programs consist of
a 44-hour general education core
with courses in English composition,
humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral
sciences, and natural sciences/
mathematics. The general education
core is transferable to all UNC
institutions as a block, whether or
not the student has completed the
AA degree, and provided the student
has earned a grade of “C” or better in
all the courses. These courses parallel
those required during the first two
years of study at four-year colleges and
universities.
The AA Program concentrates heavily
on the humanities and social sciences
and is recommended for those who
plan to continue a Bachelor of Arts
degree program. Students in the AA
program are required to take the
general education core courses in
English composition, humanities/
fine arts, social/behavioral sciences,
and natural sciences/mathematics. In
addition to this core, students must
take additional college transfer courses
based on their specialized interests and
needs for a total of 65 semester hour
credits. As an additional option for
students, the AA program is offered as
an online degree program.
Admission Requirements and
Special Conditions
A high school diploma (or equivalent)
and satisfactory scores on college
placement tests (or equivalent) in
English and mathematics are required.
If students have deficiencies in English
and/or mathematics, RCC offers pre-curriculum
courses to prepare students
for the Associate in Arts curriculum.
Program Curriculum
Course Description Class Lab Clin Work Credit
Hrs. Hrs. Hrs. Exp. Hrs.
First Semester (Fall)
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 0 3
MAT 140 Survey of Mathematics 3 0 0 0 3
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 0 0 3
BIO 111 General Biology I 3 3 0 0 4
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 0 0 0 3
ACA 122 College Transfer Success 1 0 0 0 1
–– –– –– –– ––
15 5 0 0 17
Second Semester (Spring)
ENG 112 Argument Based Writing 3 0 0 0 3
BIO 140 Environmental Biology 3 0 0 0 3
and Research
BIO 140A Environmental Biology Lab 0 3 0 0 1
OR
BIO 112 General Biology II 3 3 0 0 4
HIS 121 Western Civilization I 3 0 0 0 3
OR
HIS 131 American History I 3 0 0 0 3
MAT 151 Statistics I 3 0 0 0 3
OR
MAT 161 College Algebra 3 0 0 0 3
Social/Behavioral Science 3 0 0 0 3
Elective –– –– –– –– ––
18 6 0 0 16
Third Semester (Fall)
Literature Elective 3 0 0 0 3
Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 0 0 0 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 0 0 0 3
General Elective 3 0 0 0 3
General Elective 3 0 0 0 3
Physical Education Elective 0 2 0 0 1
–– –– –– –– ––
15 2 0 0 16
Fourth Semester (Spring)
Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 0 0 0 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 0 0 0 3
Physical Education Elective 0 2 0 0 1
General Elective 3 0 0 0 3
General Elective 3 0 0 0 3
General Elective 3 0 0 0 3
–– –– –– –– ––
15 2 0 0 16
Total Credits 65
Additional Curriculum Notes:
1. The social/behavioral science elective requirements can be satisfied with the
following prefixes: ANT, ECO, POL, HIS, PSY and SOC.
2. The humanities/fine arts elective requirements can be satisfied by completing
a literature (ENG), foreign language (SPA and FRE) and/or the following prefixes,
HUM, ART, MUS, REL and COM.
3. AA students should review the requirements of the four year college or university
to which they plan to transfer for completion of their four year degree.
4. AA students must earn a grade of “C” or higher to receive transfer credit at the
four year college or university.
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Associate in Arts (AA) A10100 Continued
Humanities/Fine Arts
Four (4) courses required from at least three (3) of the following discipline areas: music, art,
drama, dance, foreign languages, interdisciplinary humanities, literature, philosophy, and
religion. One course must be a literature course.
Course Title Credit Hrs.
ART 111 Art Appreciation 3
ART 117 Non-Western Art History 3
COM 231 Public Speaking 3
FRE 111 Elementary French I 3
FRE 112 Elementary French II 3
HUM 110 Technology and Society 3
HUM 130 Myth in Human Culture 3
HUM 160 Introduction to Film 3
MUS 110 Music Appreciation 3
REL 110 World Religions 3
REL 211 Introduction to the Old Testament 3
REL 212 Introduction to the New Testament 3
REL 221 Religion in America 3
SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I 3
SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II 3
SPA 211 Intermediate Spanish I 3
SPA 212 Intermediate Spanish II 3
Literature
Course Title Credit Hrs.
ENG 131 Introduction to Literature 3
ENG 231 American Literature I 3
ENG 232 American Literature II 3
ENG 241 British Literature I 3
ENG 242 British Literature II 3
ENG 261 World Literature I 3
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Four (4) courses required from at least three (3) of the following discipline areas: anthropology,
economics, geography, history, political science, psychology and sociology. One course must be
a history course.
Course Title Credit Hrs.
ANT 210 General Anthropology 3
ANT 220 Cultural Anthropology 3
ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics 3
ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
HIS 122 Western Civilization II 3
HIS 132 American History II 3
POL 120 American Government 3
PSY 150 General Psychology 3
PSY 241 Developmental Psychology 3
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology 3
SOC 213 Sociology of the Family 3
SOC 220 Social Problems 3
General Electives
Associate in Arts CAA approved courses that serve as premajor or general electives. (These
courses do not meet the General Education core). For the AA degree, (15) credit hours of general
electives are required.
Course Title Credit Hrs.
ACA 122 College Transfer Success 1
ACC 120 Prin of Financial Accounting 4
ACC 121 Prin of Managerial Accounting 4
AST 151 General Astronomy I 3
AST 152 General Astronomy II 3
BIO 120 Introductory Botany 4
BIO 130 Introductory Zoology 4
BIO 168 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BIO 169 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
BIO 275 Microbiology 4
BUS 110 Introduction to Business 3
BUS 115 Business Law 3
BUS 137 Principles of Management 3
BUS 228 Business Statistics 3
CHM 151 General Chemistry I 4
CHM 152 General Chemistry II 4
CJC 111 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
CJC 121 Law Enforcement Operations 3
CJC 141 Corrections 3
CIS 115 Intro to Programming and Logic 3
EDU 146 Child Guidance 3
ENG 272 Southern Literature 3
ENG 273 African American Literature 3
ENG 274 Literature by Women 3
ENG 275 Science Fiction 3
HIS 226 The Civil War 3
HIS 228 History of the South 3
HIS 236 North Carolina History 3
HEA 112 First Aid & CPR 2
JOU 110 Introduction to Journalism 3
MAT 151 Statistics I 3
MAT 161 College Algebra 3
MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra 3
MAT 171A Precalculus Algebra Lab 1
MAT 172 Precalculus Trigonometry 3
MAT 172A Precalculus Trigonometry Lab 1
MAT 271 Calculus I 4
MAT 272 Calculus II 4
MUS 131 Chorus I 1
MUS 132 Chorus II 1
PED 110 Fit and Well for Life 2
PED 117 Weight Training I 1
PED 118 Weight Training II 1
PED 120 Walking for Fitness 1
PED 121 Walk, Jog, Run 1
PED 130 Tennis-Beginning 1
PED 131 Tennis-Intermediate 1
PED 142 Lifetime Sports 1
PED 143 Volleyball-Beginning 1
PHY 151 College Physics I 4
PHY 152 College Physics II 4
SPA 141 Culture and Civilization 3
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS CAA APPROVED COURSES THAT MEET THE GENERAL EDUCATION CORE
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Purpose
The Associate of Science (AS) is a two
year degree designed for the person
who wishes to transfer to a four-year
institution. The programs consist of
a 44-hour general education core
with courses in English composition,
humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral
sciences, and natural sciences/
mathematics. The general education
core is transferable to all UNC
institutions as a block, whether or
not the student has completed the
AS degree, and provided the student
has earned a grade of “C” or better in
all the courses. These courses parallel
those required during the first two
years of study at four-year colleges and
universities.
The AS Program concentrates heavily on
the natural sciences and mathematics
and is recommended for those who
plan to continue a Bachelor of Science
degree program. Students in the AS
program are required to take the
general education core courses in
English composition, humanities/
fine arts, social/behavioral sciences,
and natural sciences/mathematics. In
addition to this core, students must
take additional college transfer courses
based on their specialized interests and
needs for a total of 65 semester hour
credits.
Admission Requirements and
Special Conditions
A high school diploma (or equivalent)
and satisfactory scores on college
placement tests (or equivalent) in
English and mathematics are required.
If students have deficiencies in English
and/or mathematics, RCC offers pre-curriculum
courses to prepare students
for the Associate in Science curriculum.
Associate in Science (AS) A10400
Program Curriculum
Course Description Class Lab Clin Work Credit
Hrs. Hrs. Hrs. Exp. Hrs.
First Semester (Fall)
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 0 3
MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra 3 0 0 0 3
MAT 171A Precalculus Algebra Lab 0 2 0 0 1
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 0 0 3
BIO 111 General Biology I 3 3 0 0 4
OR
CHM 151 General Chemistry 3 3 0 0 4
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 0 0 0 3
ACA 122 College Transfer Success 1 0 0 0 1
–– –– –– –– ––
15 7 0 0 18
Second Semester (Spring)
ENG 112 Argument Based Research 3 0 0 0 3
BIO 112 General Biology II 3 3 0 0 4
OR
CHM 152 General Chemistry II 3 3 0 0 4
HIS 121 Western Civilization I 3 0 0 0 3
OR
HIS 131 American History I 3 0 0 0 3
MAT 172 Precalculus Trigonometry 3 0 0 0 3
MAT172A Precal. Trigonometry Lab 0 2 0 0 1
Social/Behavioral Science 3 0 0 0 3
Elective –– –– –– –– ––
18 5 0 0 17
Third Semester (Fall)
Literature Elective 3 0 0 0 3
Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 0 0 0 3
Mathematics/Natural Science Elective 3 3 0 0 4
Mathematics/Natural Science Elective 3 3 0 0 4
Physical Education Elective 0 2 0 0 1
–– –– –– –– ––
12 8 0 0 15
Fourth Semester (Spring)
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 0 0 0 3
Mathematics/Natural Science Elective 3 3 0 0 4
Mathematics/Natural Science Elective 3 3 0 0 4
General Elective 3 0 0 0 3
Physical Education Elective 0 2 0 0 1
–– –– –– –– ––
12 10 0 0 15
Total Credits 65
Additional Curriculum Notes:
1. The social/behavioral science elective requirements can be satisfied with the
following prefixes: ANT, ECO, POL, HIS, PSY and SOC.
2. The humanities/fine arts elective requirements can be satisfied by completing
a literature (ENG), foreign language (SPA and FRE) and/or the following prefixes,
HUM, ART, MUS, REL and COM.
3. AS students should review the requirements of the four year college or university
to which they plan to transfer for completion of their four year degree.
4. As students must earn a grade of “C” or higher to receive transfer credit at the four
year college or university.
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Associate in Science (AS) A10400 Continued
Humanities/Fine Arts:
Three (3) courses required from at least two (2) of the following discipline areas: music, art,
drama, dance, foreign languages, interdisciplinary humanities, literature, philosophy, and
religion. One course must be a literature course.
Course Title Credit Hrs.
ART 111 Art Appreciation 3
ART 117 Non-Western Art History 3
COM 231 Public Speaking 3
FRE 111 Elementary French I 3
FRE 112 Elementary French II 3
HUM 110 Technology and Society 3
HUM 130 Myth in Human Culture 3
HUM 160 Introduction to Film 3
MUS 110 Music Appreciation 3
REL 110 World Religions 3
REL 211 Introduction to the Old Testament 3
REL 212 Introduction to the New Testament 3
REL 221 Religion in America 3
SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I 3
SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II 3
SPA 211 Intermediate Spanish I 3
SPA 212 Intermediate Spanish II 3
Literature:
Course Title Credit Hrs.
ENG 131 Introduction to Literature 3
ENG 231 American Literature I 3
ENG 232 American Literature II 3
ENG 241 British Literature I 3
ENG 242 British Literature II 3
ENG 261 World Literature I 3
Social/Behavioral Sciences:
Three (3) courses required from at least two (2) of the following discipline areas: anthropology,
economics, geography, history,